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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. Why does Maturin deliver the treaty?
(a) Aubrey orders him to do so.
(b) Edwards is ill.
(c) Because he wants to learn about its provisions.
(d) There is no one else available to do so.

2. What does much of Chapter 3 offer?
(a) A long monologue in Aubrey's head.
(b) A recap of the fight with the French frigate.
(c) A vivid and detailed description of the island.
(d) A recap of events in previous novels.

3. When will the ambush take place?
(a) Early the next morning.
(b) It cannot because he will not get there in time.
(c) Aubrey has decided to make a run for England and forget the ambush.
(d) In the middle of that night.

4. What do the men do for entertainment?
(a) Play cards.
(b) Play cricket.
(c) Play craps.
(d) Play whist.

5. Who is Lieutenant Jean-Pierrre Dumesnil?
(a) The commander of the French man-o-war.
(b) An acquaintance of Aubrey's.
(c) The commander of the Triton.
(d) A double agent and friend of Maturin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Maturin concerned about his wife?

2. Why are Maturin and Martin combing the island despite the illness?

3. What does the landing party find?

4. Who will depart about the Cornélie?

5. Who owns the Chinese junk?

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