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

2. Why is the Nutmeg of Consolation readied for sea in haste?
(a) They are going to try to catch Cornélie.
(b) There is a bad storm moving in.
(c) Napoleon is gathering his forces near Brest.
(d) The former Governor needs to be at his new post immediately.

3. Who fixes the problem with the Nutmeg Consolation's sailing problem?
(a) Miller.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Aubrey and Richardson.
(d) Oakes.

4. What are Aubrey's intentions?
(a) To run ahead of the wind as fast as possible.
(b) To find a place to hide out until Cornélie gives up.
(c) He has not yet decided.
(d) To encourage pursuit.

5. What is the result of Maturin's encounter with the man he offends?
(a) Nothing.
(b) They duel and Maturin kills the man.
(c) They duel and Maturin wounds him.
(d) They exchange insults but do not draw swords.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey share with Pullings?

2. From what does Paulton suffer?

3. Who were left by their previous ship for various offenses?

4. Who does Maturin encounter that he knows on the trip on the junk?

5. Who is John Paulton?

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