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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maturin speak to a priest?
(a) To talk about his upcoming marriage.
(b) To confess killing a man.
(c) To ask after an old friend who is a Catholic priest in Boston.
(d) To confess that he commited treason.

2. What are in the letters to Sophie?
(a) Aubrey's thoughts and reports of many current events.
(b) Information about Aubrey's upcoming assignment.
(c) Questions about his new son.
(d) Questions about news at home.

3. Why does the Shannon have to set sail soon?
(a) Orders to go to Cuba.
(b) Orders to set sail for Australia.
(c) Orders to set sail for England.
(d) To resupply its fresh water.

4. Who do Maturin and Aubrey take on in Cricket?
(a) The team from the La Flèche.
(b) Some local sailors.
(c) The Admiral's prime team.
(d) Other members of the crew from the Leopard.

5. About how many nautical miles does the ship cover daily?
(a) 150.
(b) 400.
(c) 90.
(d) 200-250.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Aubrey help defend?

2. What does Evans present to Maturin for Aubrey?

3. How does Maturin know about his newfound status?

4. Who is Captain Lambert?

5. Who leads the charge onto the Chesapeake?

(see the answer key)

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