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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who expresses admiration for Aubrey's exploits and tenacity?
(a) The tribal chief.
(b) The Governor.
(c) No one.
(d) The Admiral.

2. What does Maturin do after Java strikes her colors?
(a) Operates on Aubrey's head.
(b) Asks permission to retain his specimen collection.
(c) Tends to the wounded.
(d) Runs down to his quarters to save his laudenum.

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

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

5. What does Maturin realize?
(a) That Aubrey is still in danger of dying.
(b) That Wogan is in Boston.
(c) That Aubrey is in grave danger.
(d) That Wogan believes the false papers to have originated with Aubrey

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes evident fairly soon?

2. How is Herapath tying to make a living?

3. Which way is the Chesapeake drifting towards the Shannon?

4. Why does Maturin leave the cricket match?

5. What is the main topic of discussion aboard the Shannon?

(see the answer key)

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