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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pellworm predict as he is put ashore?
(a) A sneak attack by the French.
(b) The weather to worsen.
(c) More disasters.
(d) The weather to break.

2. What do Villiers and Maturin deduce about the pursuit by the two schooners?
(a) That Harry Johnson is on board one of the vessels.
(b) That Harry Johnson is funding the effort.
(c) That the American Naval intelligence is behind the pursuit.
(d) They may be pirates falsely flying legitimate colours.

3. With whose fleet does the Ariel rendezvous?
(a) Admiral Hornblower.
(b) Admiral Sir James Saumarez.
(c) Admiral Lord Nelson.
(d) Admiral Sir Drake.

4. What does Maturin think the meeting with the commander of Grimsholm will require?
(a) Slow, methodical interaction.
(b) Nimble thinking.
(c) He is unsure.
(d) Lots of patience.

5. What do Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers do to effect a return to England?
(a) They take a slower packet.
(b) They have to wait until later in the summer.
(c) They take a private merchant vessel.
(d) They are onboard the fast packet with the original communiqué from Broke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Aubrey quote that misleads Amanda Smith?

2. How is the crew of the Ariel?

3. What scares Smith as she and Aubrey walk outside?

4. What compels Aubrey to find Smith quite attractive?

5. Why does Hyde have to cut Jagiello's meat?

(see the answer key)

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