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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 Dutch ship does the Nutmeg of Consolation encounter?
(a) Araetjeer.
(b) Roetgen.
(c) Alkmaar.
(d) Reetjik.

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

3. How long does it take to repulse the attackers?
(a) A week.
(b) Several hours.
(c) Twenty-four hours.
(d) Three days.

4. To whom does Maturin deliver the treaty?
(a) The Governor of Tahiti.
(b) The chief of the Dyaks.
(c) The Governor.
(d) The Admiral of the Eastern fleet.

5. Who were left by their previous ship for various offenses?
(a) Pullings and Martin.
(b) Grimshaw and Killick.
(c) Jones and Bredford.
(d) Miller and Oakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom does Maturin receive a letter?

2. What do the Port authorities attempt to do?

3. From what does Paulton suffer?

4. What is the result of Maturin's encounter with the man he offends?

5. What temporarily prevents the Nutmeg of Consolation from steering?

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