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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were the odds Aubrey faced against the French?
(a) Aubrey was slightly ahead.
(b) Seemingly insurmountable.
(c) Just about even.
(d) Aubrey was slightly behind the odds.

2. What happened to Corbett's body?
(a) It was hung from the main mast.
(b) It was thrown overboard.
(c) The French buried it on the island.
(d) It burned with the ship.

3. How long are the French ships blockaded in port?
(a) There was no blockade.
(b) A few days.
(c) Six months.
(d) Several weeks.

4. Where is Captain Aubrey's home?
(a) Hampshire, England.
(b) Newtonville.
(c) London.
(d) Derbyshire.

5. How does Maturin feel about McAdam's alcoholism?
(a) Very distasteful.
(b) Curious.
(c) Skeptical.
(d) Sympathetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do McAdam and Maturin discuss?

2. How does Aubrey feel about Mr. Farquhar?

3. On what type of mathematical problem is Aubrey working?

4. On what island does Maturin first land?

5. What does the British armada do?

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