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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 where are Triton and the American prizes being escorted?
(a) London.
(b) Brest.
(c) A court of condemnation.
(d) Pula Batang.

2. What does Paulton provide Maturin?
(a) Much information and advice on local conditions.
(b) Four books on the natural life of Australia.
(c) A way to gain revenge on Captain Lowe.
(d) A way to resign his service commission.

3. What does the crew want to name their new passengers?
(a) Faith and Hope.
(b) Thursday and Behemoth.
(c) Faith and Charity.
(d) Charity and Hope.

4. When must Aubrey reach his destination?
(a) By midnight.
(b) Before Cornélie enters the passage.
(c) Before daybreak.
(d) Within the first couple hours of darkness.

5. What is the main news Sir Blaine imparts?
(a) That Maturin has been promoted.
(b) That Maturin is still wealthy.
(c) That Maturin's son has died.
(d) That England has several new agents in high places in France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin diagnose?

2. What is critical after the attack?

3. Who is John Paulton?

4. What is the purpose of the modification?

5. Who helps Maturin to arrange Colman's transfer?

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