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

2. How does Aubrey intend to get Diane?
(a) British seamen will board her and take her away.
(b) They will capture the garrison and have her turned over to them.
(c) They will ruin her guns.
(d) They will tow her with ropes.

3. What kind of addiction does Maturin have?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Peyote seeds.
(c) Opium.
(d) Alcohol.

4. How does Babbbington feel about Aubrey's plan?
(a) It thinks it's too simple.
(b) He thinks it will fail.
(c) It takes some exception to it.
(d) He agrees with it completely.

5. At what does Aubrey relentlessly practice the crew?
(a) Rigging the sails.
(b) Obeying orders instantly.
(c) Boarding and rowing the small boats.
(d) Firing the guns.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Maturin and Aubrey discuss when Maturin comes to Aubrey's house?

2. What does Aubrey do when he returns to Surprise?

3. With whom does Surprise rendezvous on the open sea?

4. Why is Aubrey no longer in the Royal Navy?

5. In what position will Killick work on the Surprise?

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