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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Fox respond to Aubrey's invitation?
(a) He turns it down.
(b) He accepts it enthusiastically.
(c) He accepts it, reluctantly.
(d) He ignores it.

2. Why do Aubrey and Maturin find Fox untenable?
(a) He has become so arrogant.
(b) He baits the lower level sailors.
(c) He opposes their sailing orders.
(d) He has taken all the credit for the treaty for himself.

3. What does Maturin see as the reason for the Sultan's hesitancy towards the English?
(a) Ledward's influence over the cup-bearer.
(b) The Sultan is interested in one of the French delegation members.
(c) The Sultan's wife despises Fox.
(d) The Sultan's wife is sleeping with Wray.

4. What was the sailing weather like for the Diane on her way to Pulo Prabang?
(a) Stormy and rough.
(b) Sluggish.
(c) Fast and smooth.
(d) Windless and slow.

5. What kind of trip did Sir Joseph have to meet the Surprise?
(a) He was already there.
(b) Hellish overland journey.
(c) A pleasant ocean voyage.
(d) He had a leisurely overland journey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two bodies does Maturin bring to Van Buren?

2. What does Maturin think of the French presentation to the Sultan?

3. What do Aubrey and Maturin do after Maturin enlists Ahmed?

4. What does Maturin tell Aubrey about the riot?

5. What does Dumesnil tell Aubrey about the Cornelie?

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