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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the convoy of which the Ariel is part traveling at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) The Straits of Gibralter.
(b) The Canaberra Sea.
(c) The Baltic straits.
(d) The Ionic Sea.

2. What does Maturin do doing the voyage?
(a) He helps the ship's surgeon roll bandages and the like.
(b) He continues writing the novel he started.
(c) He conducts research about scurvy on the crew.
(d) He spends most of his time bird watching.

3. How does Villiers fare at the beginning of the sea voyage?
(a) She is fearful of water but does not get seasick.
(b) She is harrassed by some of the sailors.
(c) She is severely seasick.
(d) She is used to the ocean and loves sailing.

4. What moves into the area?
(a) A thick fog.
(b) A huge pod of humpback whales.
(c) A large storm system.
(d) A huge pod of bottlenose dolphins.

5. How does Maturin prepare for his mission to Grimsholm?
(a) Rather casually.
(b) With intensive study.
(c) He does not attempt to prepare in the least.
(d) With minute planning.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the crew of the Ariel?

2. Who meets with D'Ullastret?

3. What does Maturin do at the ball?

4. How does Aubrey act at the ball?

5. Who is Amanda Smith?

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