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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey send his wife?
(a) A large sum of money.
(b) A writ of divorcement.
(c) A drawing of him by a local artist.
(d) A letter asking her to come stay with him in Malta.

2. What is a requirement of Ramadan?
(a) To travel to Mecca.
(b) To sacrifice a goat each morning and evening of Ramadan.
(c) Fasting in seclusion.
(d) To welcome all visitors of all faiths.

3. About whom does Graham worry?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Mrs. Fielding.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Lesueur.

4. What is aboard the Surprise specifically for Maturin?
(a) The new diving bell Aubrey gives him.
(b) A cabin specially equipped for his scientific pursuits.
(c) A barrel of pickling solution.
(d) A deep freeze container for his specimens.

5. How does Ponto greet Captain Aubrey when he sees him in the market?
(a) He does not know Aubrey.
(b) Excitedly.
(c) Hostilely.
(d) Standoffish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey request camels immediately?

2. Where is Mrs. Fielding's husband?

3. How does Wray become indebted to Maturin?

4. Besides his wife, who else has written Maturin?

5. How do Dr. Maturin and Mr. Martin explore the waters off the side of the ship?

(see the answer key)

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