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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin describe in his letter to his wife from Peru?
(a) The local flora and fauna.
(b) What he finds humorous about the Peruvians.
(c) Aubrey's illegitimate son.
(d) The tensions involved in his mission.

2. What do the religious groups from the town in question #50 hate mutually?
(a) Wineries.
(b) Imposed tithes.
(c) The British government.
(d) Sheep farms.

3. What main part of Franklin do the carpenters have to replace?
(a) The forecastle.
(b) The rudder.
(c) The mast.
(d) The bow spars.

4. What interest does Eduardo share with Maturin?
(a) Coca leaves.
(b) Political manipulation.
(c) Military intelligence.
(d) Natural history and philosophy.

5. In what condition is Martin when Maturin checks on him later?
(a) Feeling better.
(b) Almost comatose.
(c) Dead.
(d) He is breathing very quickly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nationality is Eduardo?

2. What is done at the meeting in the Andes?

3. What does Aubrey catch sight of while looking for a prize?

4. What is the name of the mule upon which Maturin travels out of Callao?

5. How does Maturin feel about the possible success of the rebellion?

(see the answer key)

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