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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Maturin drag the corpse(s)?
(a) Under the bed.
(b) In the washing tub.
(c) On the veranda.
(d) In the hallway.

2. Who is Wallis?
(a) Aubrey's first mate.
(b) Maturin's brother-in-law.
(c) The Captain of the La Flèche.
(d) The local intelligence officer.

3. How might the voyage back to England be described?
(a) Stimulating.
(b) Rough seas.
(c) Monotonous.
(d) Fraught with danger.

4. What is likely to happen with the escape of Aubrey and Maturin?
(a) The Shannon will be asked to leave American waters.
(b) The Shannon will take the three to find passage out of Cuba.
(c) The Chesapeake will likely come out to confront the Shannon.
(d) The Shannon will head for England.

5. What is the main topic of discussion aboard the Shannon?
(a) Setting sail for Australia.
(b) Possible combat with an American frigate.
(c) Heading for Cuba.
(d) Returning to England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous joke of Aubrey's does Aubrey perpetuate on Maturin?

2. Who is cleared in a court martial?

3. What do the survivors do on the way to Brazil?

4. How was the news disseminated?

5. How are the marines faring?

(see the answer key)

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