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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Yorke?
(a) The Captain of the La Flèche.
(b) The ship's steward.
(c) The cook.
(d) The second mate.

2. What civilian is on board the ship?
(a) None.
(b) The wife of the Brazilian diplomat.
(c) A diplomat and his retinue.
(d) The wife of the Captain.

3. Who does Aubrey help defend?
(a) Villiers.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Broke.
(d) The marines.

4. What is the weather like as Aubrey looks out over the harbor after the questioning?
(a) Dense fog.
(b) Snowy.
(c) Rainy.
(d) Clear and warm.

5. What falls the Shannon's jibs?
(a) Nothing; they are still standing.
(b) Gunfire.
(c) Cannonballs.
(d) Fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey fear?

2. What does Evans present to Maturin for Aubrey?

3. What war do they learn has erupted?

4. As what is Maturin finally identified?

5. Where is Aubrey as the Shannon prepares for battle?

(see the answer key)

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