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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Maturin recently purchased?
(a) A new outfit.
(b) A new ship.
(c) A cottage in Malta.
(d) A diving bell.

2. With what event does the arrival coincide?
(a) None.
(b) Yom Kippur.
(c) Ramadan.
(d) Easter.

3. Who is Mr. Martin?
(a) A pirate.
(b) A merchant.
(c) A clergyman.
(d) The third mate.

4. What is the Gulf of Suez?
(a) Where Aubrey is to take a prize.
(b) Near the Gulf of Tonkien.
(c) Wher Aubrey will rendezvous with the English fleet under Wellington.
(d) Where Aubrey is to meet with Mr. Fielding.

5. Why does the boat not make good progress up the Gulf of Suez?
(a) No wind.
(b) Bad rainstorms.
(c) Unfavorable winds.
(d) Poor seamanship.

Short Answer Questions

1. When will Aubrey be able to gather transportation and supplies?

2. What do Maturin and Aubrey decide to do about Maturin's purchase?

3. What is the Dromedary?

4. What do Maturin and Graham think is not possible on Malta?

5. What is the Egyptian Wind?

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