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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 Rousseau deliver?
(a) A lengthy, rambling monologue.
(b) A message from Maturin's godfather.
(c) Hints about how to escape.
(d) A message from an English agent working as a spy in France.

2. Who is the HMS Jason chasing?
(a) French ship-of-war Marsailles.
(b) No one.
(c) The French ship-of-war Médusae.
(d) The French ship-of-war Lafayette.

3. How does Smith find Aubrey to be?
(a) Uninteresting.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Gruff.
(d) Easily seduced and socially important.

4. What does Aubrey discuss with Maturin at this point in the book?
(a) A technical discussion of loading procedures for getting the right trim.
(b) A rather technical discusssion of time and navigation.
(c) An involved discussion of the merits of his wife versus Amanda Smith.
(d) A technical discussion of sail shapes.

5. What has Aubrey become?
(a) Restless.
(b) Somewhat of a recluse.
(c) A local hero.
(d) Idle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What confuses Maturin?

2. What is the town celebrating?

3. Who is waiting to greet the crew of the Ariel as they come ashore?

4. What happens to the original communiqué Broke writes about the Shannon's encounter?

5. How is Hyde as a sailor and officer?

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