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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. How does the narrator describe Maturin?
(a) Routine.
(b) Introverted.
(c) Reserved.
(d) All of these.

2. What is the name of Dundas's ship?
(a) Excellent.
(b) Liberty.
(c) Strength.
(d) Valor.

3. Who does Thornton give his command to when he goes home?
(a) Davis.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Harte.
(d) Maturin.

4. What is Aubrey to do after leaving the blockade?
(a) Confront enemy shores.
(b) Pick up Maturin.
(c) Deliver a political delegation.
(d) Scout out a new position of strength.

5. Where is Thornton waiting for Aubrey when he returns to the blockade?
(a) Toulon.
(b) Moulon.
(c) Tonglin.
(d) Tourmet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey call his biggest burden as a captain?

2. What does the narrator say is the better part of valor?

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

4. What does the Worcester do when the French break through the blockade?

5. What is Maturin's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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