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

2. What does Maturin hint to Aubrey at Aubrey's home?
(a) That Maturin will help Aubrey financially.
(b) That Aubrey will soon be back in command on a vessel.
(c) That Aubrey should refuse all correspondence from Smith.
(d) That Sophie may be pregnant again.

3. Who is Hyde?
(a) Ariel's second mate.
(b) Ariel's bosun chief.
(c) Ariel's senior lieutenant.
(d) Ariel's stewart.

4. What is the approximate crew capacity of the Ariel?
(a) About 270-300.
(b) About 25-40.
(c) About 50-75.
(d) About 112-120 men.

5. What does Maturin do at the ball?
(a) Dances almost every dance.
(b) Escorts Villiers from group to group introducing her.
(c) Sleeps in a corner chair.
(d) Watches other people and examines the potted plants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Villiers and Maturin deduce about the pursuit by the two schooners?

2. How is the crew of the Ariel?

3. What does Captain Broke need to do?

4. Though Maturin's watch is less than desirable for navigating, what is it good for?

5. What moves into the area?

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