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

2. Upon what do Maturin and Aubrey have a misunderstanding?
(a) If Maturin's mistress will be allowed to travel with them to England.
(b) Whether Padeen will be rescued.
(c) If Maturin is allowed to bring a kangaroo joey aboard.
(d) If Maturin is allowed to bring his volatile pickling solution on board.

3. Why are Maturin and Martin combing the island despite the illness?
(a) They are immune as they've had it before.
(b) They stay far enough away from the town.
(c) They believe the pathogen has died out.
(d) It is essential to get the crew some fruit.

4. Who owns the Chinese junk?
(a) Lee Yung.
(b) Li Po.
(c) Je Wong.
(d) Su Je.

5. What passes through the area?
(a) Two French frigates.
(b) A group of Malaysians.
(c) No one.
(d) A sudden storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Nutmeg of Consolation sail poorly?

2. What does Maturin do to supplement the food supply?

3. What are Aubrey's intentions?

4. What does Aubrey contemplate as they near the place they expect to encounter the French?

5. How does Maturin spend the next few days after collapsing?

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