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

2. Who is Aubrey commanded to deliver on his new ship?
(a) Martin.
(b) Thornton.
(c) Graham.
(d) Maturin.

3. What is important for Aubrey to know about the potentates he will be meeting with?
(a) They are leaning towards the French alliance.
(b) They are not intelligent.
(c) They are destitute.
(d) They hate each other.

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

5. What is Mitchell's title in the Navy?
(a) General.
(b) Commander.
(c) Captain.
(d) Admiral.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of sickness does Aubrey get while Maturin is gone?

2. What does Aubrey forbid his men to do when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?

3. What causes the fear of the Jemmapes after they are fired on?

4. How does Aubrey know Mercedes?

5. What does Mowett scold Maturin for on the ship?

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