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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can prevent a ship from determining its longitude?
(a) A broken chronometer.
(b) Cloudy skies.
(c) A broken gyrocompass.
(d) A broken sextant.

2. How does Maturin feel about the reunion?
(a) Reserved.
(b) Great joy.
(c) Trepidation.
(d) Hesitation.

3. What has Aubrey become?
(a) Somewhat of a recluse.
(b) A local hero.
(c) Restless.
(d) Idle.

4. Who is waiting to greet the crew of the Ariel as they come ashore?
(a) A pirate band.
(b) French soldiers.
(c) No one.
(d) French peasants.

5. What does Maturin intend to do in Paris?
(a) Deliver diplomatic papers to the embassy.
(b) Lecture at a scientific academy.
(c) Learn what he can of his nephew's disappearance.
(d) Spy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin believe?

2. What does Blaine suggest to Aubrey?

3. Why does Aubrey travel to London?

4. Why do Smith and Aubrey leave the ball?

5. Who joins Aubrey in chasing the Minnie?

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