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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 is Maturin's laudanum being weakened?
(a) With wine.
(b) With water.
(c) With whiskey.
(d) With brandy.

2. What does Maturin give Aubrey as the ship in question #38 closes?
(a) A letter from a French admiral Maturin knows.
(b) A list of trade goods loaded on board.
(c) Orders to capture any Spanish vessel.
(d) A letter of protection.

3. What does Diana do when Maturin gives her the blue diamond?
(a) She weeps.
(b) She jumps up with excitement.
(c) She gives it back to him.
(d) She lays it on the table.

4. What occurs when Tartarus and Surprise meet?
(a) Swapping of passengers.
(b) Trading second mates.
(c) An argument between the captains.
(d) A brief but happy reunion.

5. What type of entertainment does Maturin attend in Chapter 8?
(a) A play.
(b) A concert.
(c) A puppet show.
(d) An opera.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Maturin visit after going to the apothecary?

2. What does Aubrey tell the men after talking to Maturin about Sethianism?

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

4. What does Maturin buy at the apothecary for chewing?

5. What do Maturin and Martin do at an apothecary?

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