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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 give the person he first visits?
(a) A new set of violin strings.
(b) A dried beetle specimen.
(c) His will.
(d) A ring.

2. Who is Whewell?
(a) An Irishman who knows the coast where the French will supposedly land.
(b) A captain's mate who knows a great deal about the slave trade.
(c) Aubrey's steward.
(d) A Scot who understands the slave routes.

3. Where is Maturin almost overtaken while riding?
(a) At the Thames river bridge.
(b) On the edge of the woods of his estate.
(c) Near the gallows.
(d) At the docks.

4. What does Maturin's caller want?
(a) To give him a message from Sir Blaine.
(b) To warn Maturin.
(c) To ask about Brigid's schooling.
(d) To ask that he meet his wife in London.

5. Where is Diana?
(a) Back at Maturin's estate in England.
(b) In London.
(c) Nearby.
(d) In Wales.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is notable about the port of Whydah?

2. Why doesn't Stephen write down information about his trip as he usually does?

3. Where does Aubrey's fleet corner the French squadron?

4. Who owned a slaver that Whewell once served on board?

5. How does Aubrey respond to Dundas' request?

(see the answer key)

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