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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Hyde as a sailor and officer?
(a) Takes foolish chances.
(b) Overbearing.
(c) Reliable and uninmaginative.
(d) Lacks self confidence.

2. How is Villiers' appearance at the ball?
(a) Subdued in greys because she feels ill.
(b) She is wearing a lovely gown but no jewelry.
(c) She is wearing black for the death of her husband.
(d) Respledent.

3. What does Maturin find irresistible about Villiers?
(a) Her eyes.
(b) Her laughter.
(c) Her grace.
(d) Nothing really attracts Maturin to Villiers.

4. How does Aubrey act at the ball?
(a) Brooding.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Gay.
(d) Socially competent but not interested in the talk.

5. Why is Pellworm uncomfortable?
(a) He is afraid of encountering the French.
(b) He says there are bad omens about the voyage.
(c) He does not like the British.
(d) He does not like the Catalans.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what do men comment concerning Villiers?

2. What is the approximate crew capacity of the Ariel?

3. Who is Jagiello?

4. What does Maturin do at the ball?

5. What is the name of one of the American schooners that converges on the ship where Maturin, Aubrey and Villiers are?

(see the answer key)

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