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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon whose behalf do Maturin and Aubrey think they must intervene?
(a) Kalahua.
(b) Puolani.
(c) Dutourd.
(d) Maliwau.

2. What is wrong with the duke who is mentioned by Clarissa?
(a) A deformity in his leg.
(b) His left eye is missing.
(c) 8 of his fingers are deformed.
(d) His left arm is deformed.

3. Who owns the vessel?
(a) The Dutch government.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Maturin.
(d) The English naval department.

4. Why can they not visit the island that Maturin had hoped to see?
(a) Narration does not say why.
(b) There is a hostile takeover by the French there.
(c) The natives do not allow it.
(d) The wind is not good.

5. What do Maturin and Aubrey agree on about Clarissa?
(a) She is strikingly beautiful.
(b) She is rather coarse.
(c) She is rather quiet.
(d) She is no great beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What vessel is closing on Surprise?

2. How has Clarissa modified her wedding dress?

3. What is Aubrey intending to do?

4. What will happen if Oakes marries Clarissa?

5. What is the status of the Trulove?

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