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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. Why does Maturin take pity on Yeats?
(a) He has seen this man before.
(b) He seems friendly.
(c) He is still angry with Aubrey.
(d) He has no nautical skill.

2. What keeps Maturin away from home for long periods of time?
(a) His bouts of sickness.
(b) His scientific studies.
(c) His job with the Navy.
(d) His publishing tours.

3. What kind of harbor is a French consort anchored in?
(a) A natural reef protected harbor.
(b) A neutral harbor.
(c) A Spanish harbor.
(d) A French harbor.

4. How many guns are on the Jemmapes?
(a) 64.
(b) 74.
(c) 58.
(d) 88.

5. What is Babbington's ship called?
(a) Fairie.
(b) Centaur.
(c) Dryad.
(d) Mermaid.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do the officers on the Worcester dislike Maturin?

3. Who picks the first potentate to meet with?

4. What is Nathaniel Martin's job on the ship?

5. Why do birds land on the ship?

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