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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Aubrey take Maturin after leaving Mercedes?
(a) A bar.
(b) The front lines.
(c) A political meeting.
(d) A safe harbor.

2. Why does Aubrey like Mustapha more than Ismail?
(a) He has a warrior's heart.
(b) He speaks English.
(c) He is a sailor.
(d) He is intelligent.

3. How many guns are on the Kitabi?
(a) 30.
(b) 40.
(c) 20.
(d) 10.

4. What does the narrator say Graham is bereft of?
(a) Humor.
(b) Patience.
(c) Hair.
(d) Malice.

5. What is the Worcester crew made up of?
(a) Prisoners.
(b) Luckless sailors.
(c) All of these.
(d) Lunatics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What about Graham is said to be nearly perfect?

3. What diminishes Martin's love for the Navy?

4. What is Aubrey to do after leaving the blockade?

5. Why does Thornton choose to go home after the conflict at the blockade?

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