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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 does Maturin send to a Chinese junk?
(a) A present.
(b) A peace offering.
(c) A child with a message.
(d) A stack of nests.

2. For what is Grimshaw and Killick known?
(a) Surliness.
(b) Their sword fighting ability.
(c) Strength.
(d) Wit.

3. What does Maturin discover in the hold of the ship?
(a) Rats have gnawed into the chest with the coca leaves.
(b) A hole that is slowly filling the hold with water.
(c) A stowaway.
(d) Oakes drinking whiskey.

4. 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.

5. How does Maturin react to the news?
(a) Grief stricken.
(b) Intrigued.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Relieved.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who has an encounter with the Port authorities?

3. What are his carpenters and seamen begun building?

4. What happens to Cornélie as the ships exchange gun fire?

5. Why is the Nutmeg of Consolation readied for sea in haste?

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