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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though Maturin's watch is less than desirable for navigating, what is it good for?
(a) Providing a ticking noise for going to sleep by.
(b) Nothing else.
(c) Knowing when to go to the mess for food.
(d) Taking a pulse.

2. What does Maturin obtain for Villiers?
(a) A room at a lady's boarding house.
(b) A maid servant.
(c) A certificate of safe passage.
(d) An engagement ring.

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

4. 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.

5. Who does Aubrey find?
(a) His mother-in-law.
(b) Sophie and his children.
(c) His lawyer.
(d) His business manager.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who lands to possess the fortress?

2. What does the town do when the Shannon arrives?

3. How does Blaine brief Maturin about the meeting with the commander of Grimsholm?

4. Where do the Catalan forces go?

5. Where are the wounded transferred?

(see the answer key)

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