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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 Pellworm predict as he is put ashore?
(a) The weather to break.
(b) The weather to worsen.
(c) More disasters.
(d) A sneak attack by the French.

2. What is notable about Harry Johnson?
(a) He is a well-published author on warfare.
(b) He is a civilian engaged in intelligence work on his own for the United States.
(c) He works for the underground railroad.
(d) He is distantly related to the King of England.

3. What does Maturin ask Villiers?
(a) To keep quiet about his activities in America.
(b) To marry him.
(c) To take a letter to a colleague in England.
(d) To take a letter to a colleague in Brazil.

4. Who is Mrs. Williams?
(a) Sophie's sister.
(b) Maturin's mother.
(c) Aubrey's mother-in-law.
(d) Aubrey's sister.

5. What is Harry Johnson's financial situation?
(a) He is extremely wealthy.
(b) He is almost penniless having spent his fortune funding the revolutionary war.
(c) His financial status is not mentioned.
(d) He is penniless but is hoping for an investment in a slaver vessel to turn that around.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sends Aubrey in the right direction to find a vessel to capture?

2. In what recent battle does Aubrey participate as a combatant?

3. What happens when the Minnie is chased as planned?

4. Who does Maturin greet?

5. What does Maturin do with Villiers?

(see the answer key)

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