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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the choice of prisons tell Maturin?
(a) They are in serious trouble.
(b) They will probably not receive a trial.
(c) The political faction interested in him is not the military or established French intelligence.
(d) They are to be treated as civilians or spies.

2. What does the town do when the Shannon arrives?
(a) Erupts in a tumultuous celebration.
(b) Asks Aubrey if the war is really over.
(c) Nothing out of the ordinary.
(d) Warns it off because the town is quarantined.

3. Where is the HMS Shannon going?
(a) Chile.
(b) Halifax, Nova Scotia.
(c) England.
(d) The West Indies.

4. What news does Kimber write Aubrey?
(a) Kimber has exhausted Aubrey's funds with little to show for it.
(b) Aubrey's home burns to the ground but his wife and children are alive.
(c) Aubrey needs to come home as his wife is dying.
(d) Aubrey's wife has died.

5. What does Maturin think would happen to an unfamiliar warship approaching Grimsholm?
(a) It would be fired upon.
(b) It would put the Grimsholm soldiers on high alert.
(c) He is not sure what would happen.
(d) It would arouse suspicians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Harry Johnson's financial situation?

2. How does Aubrey act at the ball?

3. What does Pellworm predict as he is put ashore?

4. What type of vessel does Aubrey wish to capture?

5. What compels Aubrey to find Smith quite attractive?

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