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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 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.

2. How do the crew feel during the blockade duty?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Excited.
(c) Bored.
(d) Depressed.

3. How does Aubrey know Babbington so well?
(a) They fought in the war together.
(b) He was on trial with him once.
(c) He went to school with him.
(d) He trained Babbington.

4. Who picks the first potentate to meet with?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Harte.
(d) Graham.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Harte feel about Aubrey?

2. Where does Aubrey take Maturin after leaving Mercedes?

3. What is Latham's ship called?

4. What is Maturin's first name?

5. What is Davis very skilled in?

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