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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 is Aubrey technically under Babbington's command?
(a) Because Babbington was at St. Martin's first.
(b) Babbington is an admiral.
(c) Due to British maritime laws.
(d) Because over half his crew belong to the navy.

2. What does Maturin insist is possible with tragic literature?
(a) A lucky protagonist.
(b) No romance involved.
(c) Some comedy.
(d) A happy end.

3. How does Leopard appear to Maturin?
(a) Deteriorated and slovenly.
(b) Newly refitted.
(c) A little more worn but in fine shape as the last time he saw her.
(d) About the same as the last time he saw her.

4. What made Aubrey feel encouraged at the gathering?
(a) Maturin was sober.
(b) He was toasted.
(c) They served his favorite food.
(d) He was given a letter from Lord Nelson.

5. What does Maturin do for Padeen's pain?
(a) Gives him a shot of morphine.
(b) Gives him aspirin.
(c) Gets him drunk on Irish whiskey.
(d) Administers laudanum.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Leopard as they are leaving the harbor?

2. What kind of work does Maturin do pro bono for the British Naval Intelligence service?

3. What does Maturin do while Leopard is being worked on?

4. How is the man in question #83 described?

5. What is the name of the passenger the Tartarus carries who is a friend of Aubrey's and Maturin's?

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