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

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

3. What causes the mistakes Maturin has to cover up when he is back with Aubrey?
(a) Unexperienced agents.
(b) Misinterpretations.
(c) Bad weather.
(d) A spy.

4. What does Maturin do for the Navy?
(a) He is a secret agent.
(b) He is a cartographer.
(c) All of these.
(d) He is a sailor.

5. Why is Aubrey so worried about Thornton's health?
(a) He seems to have improved overnight.
(b) It seems as though he is hiding something.
(c) He saw all the medicines he is taking.
(d) He has always been very energetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Aubrey take Maturin after leaving Mercedes?

2. What is important for Aubrey to know about the potentates he will be meeting with?

3. Where is Graham from?

4. What do the newcomers on the boat say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?

5. Who does Thornton give his command to when he goes home?

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