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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which captain does Maturin get a berth?
(a) Clonfert.
(b) Bonden.
(c) Corbett.
(d) Lambert.

2. What captured ship reinforces Aubrey's squadron?
(a) Magicienne.
(b) Manche.
(c) Vénus.
(d) Bellone.

3. About what abstract human characteristic does Maturin ponder?
(a) Love.
(b) Courage.
(c) Compassion.
(d) Hate.

4. What did Clonfert finally decide to do?
(a) Return to the fleet.
(b) Attack Mauritius.
(c) Return to Cape Town.
(d) Pursue an engagement for himself.

5. In what year does this book take place?
(a) 1797.
(b) 1832.
(c) 1803.
(d) 1810.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin do on the first island on which he goes ashore?

2. What kind of relationship develops between Aubrey and Colonel Keating?

3. What are the gardens like around Aubrey's home?

4. What does McAdam call a dugong?

5. What else physically happens to Maturin?

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