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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. Where is the Jemmapes from?
(a) France.
(b) America.
(c) Italy.
(d) Germany.

2. 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 hate each other.
(d) They are destitute.

3. What does Aubrey do before setting sail across the sea?
(a) Takes a long sleep.
(b) Inventories all the provisions.
(c) Interviews the crew.
(d) Inspects every room.

4. Why does Maturin live away from his wife when he is in town?
(a) It saves them money.
(b) It is the fashion of the time.
(c) He chooses to do so.
(d) She has commanded him to.

5. What does Aubrey do to the bottom of the sinking Worcester?
(a) Wraps it.
(b) Buoys it.
(c) Fothers it.
(d) Boards it off.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Maturin called away to?

2. Why is Aubrey so worried about Thornton's health?

3. What kind of regions is Aubrey told to be delicate around?

4. What is Aubrey's title in the Navy?

5. What is Davis very skilled in?

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