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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nathaniel Martin's job on the ship?
(a) Parson.
(b) Shipmate.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Surgeon.

2. What allows the French to break through the blockade?
(a) A big storm.
(b) A break in the blockade.
(c) A night-time maneuver.
(d) A neutral ally helping them.

3. What hits Maturin on the head?
(a) A cannon.
(b) A block of wood.
(c) A water barrel.
(d) A brick.

4. What do the newcomers on the boat say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?
(a) He is insane.
(b) He is following orders.
(c) He is too bold.
(d) He is a coward.

5. What does Thornton tell captains in the blockade to do once the French have broken through?
(a) Enact the spy catcher plan.
(b) Act independantly.
(c) Follow his lead.
(d) Keep the blockade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do birds land on the ship?

2. What happens to make Maturin deathly ill after he is hit in the head?

3. Who is Aubrey commanded to deliver on his new ship?

4. How does Harte feel about Aubrey?

5. What causes the mistakes Maturin has to cover up when he is back with Aubrey?

(see the answer key)

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