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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 far do they figure they will have to sail to find assistance?
(a) Almost to the European continent.
(b) About 80 miles to India.
(c) About 200 miles.
(d) About 60 miles to the East African coast.

2. What must Aubrey do to ensure an English victory?
(a) Get quite close to the Cornélie.
(b) Have the first strike.
(c) Stay a long range from the Cornélie.
(d) Wait for the Cornélie to use up her powder.

3. From whom does Maturin receive a letter?
(a) His son.
(b) Sir Blaine.
(c) His wife.
(d) His solicitor.

4. After whom is Aubrey's new ship named?
(a) A spice his wife loves.
(b) The Sultan of Pulo Prabang.
(c) No one.
(d) A horse he once owned.

5. Who is Padeen Colman?
(a) Maturin's brother-in-law.
(b) Aubrey's cousin by marriage.
(c) A man who Maturin feels partly responsible for his circumstances.
(d) Maturin's cousin by marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are some of Maturin's former shipmates living?

2. For what purpose are the bribes?

3. To what is Maturin oblivious?

4. What is the purpose of the modification?

5. What do Martin and Maturin exchange over the next few weeks?

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