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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey do on the voyage?
(a) Takes turn doing watches on the bridge.
(b) Practises his sword skills.
(c) Helps Maturin with his collection.
(d) Writes many lengthy letters home.

2. Why does the Leopard make quite a stir when entering the port?
(a) She is the first English colors seen there in years.
(b) She is flying Dutch colors.
(c) She was thought to be long lost at sea.
(d) She is listing badly to starboard.

3. From what is Villiers somewhat recovered?
(a) The beating Johnson gave her.
(b) Leaving her possessions behind in Boston.
(c) Seasickness.
(d) The terror of escape.

4. How would Maturin characterize Aubrey's command style?
(a) Innovative.
(b) Traditional.
(c) Harsh.
(d) Newfangled.

5. Why is Maturin going to marry Villiers?
(a) So her American citizenship will be void.
(b) He has gotten her pregnant.
(c) Because he loves her.
(d) He thinks it is the best way to protect her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin want from Herapath?

2. How does Maturin know about his newfound status?

3. What is the weather like as Aubrey looks out over the harbor after the questioning?

4. About what does Aubrey brood?

5. How does Johnson respond to news of the assault on Maturin?

(see the answer key)

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