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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 about Graham is said to be nearly perfect?
(a) His strategy.
(b) His memory.
(c) His judgement.
(d) His linguistic skills.

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

3. Where is Aubrey able to rendezvous with Maturin?
(a) Mahon.
(b) Mahin.
(c) Mahun.
(d) Mahan.

4. What kind of people will the Worcester deliver to destinations?
(a) Businessmen.
(b) Admirals.
(c) Parsons.
(d) Soldiers.

5. Why do the crew not want to deliver people to destinations?
(a) They have less food to eat.
(b) Admirals will be watching their every move.
(c) Parsons bring bad luck.
(d) Their ship is already too crowded.

Short Answer Questions

1. What composer do Aubrey and Maturin discuss?

2. How does Aubrey feel about Dundas?

3. What does the narrator say Graham is bereft of?

4. How do the crew feel during the blockade duty?

5. What is Babbington's title in the Navy?

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