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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Martin do that is noticeable to Maturin?
(a) Has nightmares.
(b) Withdraws largely from life.
(c) Starts to drink heavily.
(d) Cries at night.

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

3. What does Maturin request of Aubrey in port?
(a) That Aubrey come with him.
(b) That Maturin be left for exactly three days.
(c) That Dutourd not be allowed off the ship.
(d) That Aubrey take Surprise out of the harbor.

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

5. What type of conversations did Martin have with the woman on board the ship?
(a) Lengthy conversations about intimate subjects.
(b) They talked about his family.
(c) He had no conversations with her.
(d) They have conversations about science.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey think weather and sea conditions might mean?

2. What is happening between Martin and Maturin?

3. What color have the seas turned by the end of Chapter 1?

4. What does a shot from Franklin do to Surprise?

5. What condition seems to be covering Martin's skin?

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