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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 are the gunboats moored in the harbor?
(a) With chains.
(b) Held between piers.
(c) With anchors.
(d) With ropes.

2. What does Surprise do first to prepare for taking Diane?
(a) Lowers her sails.
(b) Pulls anchor.
(c) Blacks out her lights.
(d) The sailors muffle their boots.

3. What does Maturin do while Leopard is being worked on?
(a) Goes to shore.
(b) Sleeps.
(c) Writes a letter to his wife.
(d) Gets high.

4. What does Sir Joseph tell Maturin he has that might help Aubrey?
(a) Intelligence about a French ship.
(b) Intelligence about the French fleet.
(c) Intelligence about a new country.
(d) The exact location of Wray and Ledward.

5. Why will Maturin travel on the Leopard?
(a) He knows the captain.
(b) Sir Joseph arranged it.
(c) Sentimental reasons.
(d) It is the only ship leaving soon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Babbbington feel about Aubrey's plan?

3. For what type of work is Maturin known as an amateur?

4. What arrives at Aubrey's home in Chapter 4?

5. What does Diana tell Maturin is her relationship with Jagiello?

(see the answer key)

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