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

2. What does Aubrey do when Maturin is not at the rendezvous point?
(a) Starts some music on the ship.
(b) Catches up on paperwork.
(c) Goes looking for an old lover.
(d) Sends a foraging party to shore.

3. What kind of birds flocks over the blockade?
(a) Crows.
(b) Cranes.
(c) Quail.
(d) Seagulls.

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

5. How is Maturin embarrassed when he first boards the Worcester?
(a) He drops his luggage.
(b) He is mocked by the crew.
(c) He gets dipped in the sea.
(d) He bangs up his legs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thornton tell captains in the blockade to do once the French have broken through?

2. What does the crew of the Jemmapes fear when Aubrey fires on them?

3. What does Maturin call the clandestine rendezvous?

4. What does Maturin say his wife does brilliantly?

5. What does Aubrey do at the first stop the Worcester makes?

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