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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. What is Paulton's desired occupation?
(a) Seaman.
(b) Novelist.
(c) Solicitor.
(d) Cleric.

2. From what does Paulton suffer?
(a) A variety of emotional neuroses.
(b) Kleptomania.
(c) Leprosy.
(d) Fits of delusions.

3. Why does the Nutmeg of Consolation sail poorly?
(a) Because the topmast stay is broken.
(b) Because the winds are coming out of the northwest.
(c) In order to give Cornélie the ability to keep up.
(d) Because the jib boom is too warped.

4. Where are some of Maturin's former shipmates living?
(a) In a penal settlement.
(b) In the outback.
(c) All over Australia.
(d) Within 30 leagues of Port Jackson.

5. What is one attribute of the guests at a dinner party Maturin attends?
(a) They drink huge quantities of alcohol.
(b) They are rude.
(c) They are mostly anti-Irish.
(d) They have no table manners.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin think poverty may affect?

2. Where did the letter originate?

3. Who is John Paulton?

4. What are Aubrey's intentions?

5. What is the advantage of the French armament?

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