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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 Ponto do at the shop?
(a) He is buying something.
(b) Breaks some of the merchandise.
(c) Harms the owner.
(d) He's an apprentice.

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

3. Why is Aubrey disappointed about the admiral he visits?
(a) Aubrey thinks he might be spying for the French.
(b) The admiral has become a drunk.
(c) The admiral is unfriendly to Aubrey.
(d) That the man has declined so severely in such a short time.

4. What do Maturin and Graham think is not possible on Malta?
(a) Work cataloging native species.
(b) Secrecy.
(c) Good health.
(d) Robust exercise.

5. What does Aubrey know decreases the longer they are at sea?
(a) The likelihood of not being spotted by the French or prirates.
(b) The chance of intercepting the treasure ship.
(c) The men's morale.
(d) The men's technical skills.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what event does the arrival coincide?

2. Upon what criteria are promotions based?

3. What do some of Aubrey's crew mistake animals for?

4. Who does Mauturin try to locate in Valletta?

5. What are the officers not enjoying their time in Malta?

(see the answer key)

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