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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aubrey refer to Dutourd's ideas?
(a) Revolutionary and bloody.
(b) Pie in the sky.
(c) Interesting and provocative.
(d) Stupid and not well thought out.

2. Why does Maturin write the letter in question #59?
(a) He wants his concerns on record in case somenthing happens to him.
(b) So Martin's wife will write to him.
(c) It helps him think.
(d) He uses them as a diary of sorts.

3. Why is Castro angry about the meeting?
(a) No one will listen to his ideas.
(b) He doesn't like O'Higgins.
(c) He wanted to be the leader.
(d) He wasn't included.

4. What does Maturin do when his and Martin's relationship is almost hostile?
(a) He goes to Aubrey.
(b) He has Martin transferred to Franklin.
(c) He has Franklin's chaplain talk to Martin.
(d) Maturin retires.

5. How does the crew of Surprise feel about Aubrey's treatment of Dutourd and the Franklin?
(a) Confused.
(b) Angry.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has West left the Royal Navy?

2. To what position is Henry Vidal promoted?

3. To whom does Maturin write about his plans for his mission?

4. How is Martin doing physically by Chapter 6?

5. What does Dutourd act like on the Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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