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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin observe that pleases him?
(a) The way Aubrey has lost weight.
(b) The crew getting into better shape.
(c) The crew's skin getting tougher.
(d) A variety of animal and plant life.

2. What boat is commanded by Harry Cotton?
(a) None.
(b) The Nymphe.
(c) The Southhampton.
(d) The Birmingham.

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

4. For what is Aubrey grateful?
(a) A promotion while in Malta.
(b) Being able to set sail.
(c) A chance to go to England to see his newborn twins.
(d) A chance to stop in Tahiti for Maturin's sake.

5. What do Maturin and Aubrey decide to do about Maturin's purchase?
(a) Take it apart for safe and compact storage.
(b) Leave it in Malta for a freighter to bring.
(c) Return it to the manufacturer.
(d) Place in on the poop deck completely assembled.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who follows Aubrey dutifully?

2. Who accompanies the Surprise on its new assignment?

3. What is happening to the Surprise?

4. How many damaged ships is Aubrey responsible for?

5. What do Aubrey and Maturin share?

(see the answer key)

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