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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. What do Martin and Maturin exchange over the next few weeks?
(a) Opinions on the hereditary line of gibbons.
(b) Letters from their wives that the other had.
(c) News, Adventures and specimens.
(d) Medical advice.

2. What does the crew think is rather odd?
(a) That the albatross allows Maturin to splint its wing.
(b) That the birds stay with the ship.
(c) That the two cats follow the girls everywhere.
(d) That the rats are so calm.

3. To where does Kesegaran agree to carry a message?
(a) Batavia.
(b) South Africa.
(c) Gibraltar.
(d) Tahiti.

4. What does the captain of the Triton do?
(a) Throws wine in Aubrey's face.
(b) Makes the dinner party disagreeable.
(c) Refuses to stay for dinner.
(d) Throws wine in Maturin's face.

5. What does the Cornélie do?
(a) Blows up.
(b) Gets away.
(c) Strikes her colors.
(d) Sinks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin attempt to do with Sarah and Emily?

2. Upon what did the ship wreck?

3. About what has Aubrey given his word?

4. Why does Aubrey turn tail and run?

5. What does Maturin spend his time and money doing?

(see the answer key)

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