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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How would Aubrey describe his wife's mother?
(a) A gentle soul.
(b) A loudmouthed and overbearing woman.
(c) Quiet and unassuming.
(d) Sweet but not very bright.

2. What kind of mental stress is Maturin fighting?
(a) Bipolar.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Depression.
(d) Fear.

3. From the discussions between McAdam and Maturin what does the word palliative means?
(a) A cure for a psychosomatic.
(b) Curing a disease.
(c) Able to be seen.
(d) Soothing treatment of symptoms.

4. What does Maturin gather together on La Reunion?
(a) Rebellious citizens.
(b) Information.
(c) Food for the ships.
(d) Ammunition for the guns.

5. How does Aubrey find life at home?
(a) Exciting.
(b) Uninteresting and boring.
(c) Restful.
(d) Fun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Matuin tell Aubrey he has to go to Mauritius?

2. What is a characteristic of McAdam?

3. What imaginary line does Aubrey cross on his way to Mauritius?

4. What has been garrisoned by British soldiers?

5. What does Aubrey learn?

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