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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 do Aubrey and Maturin do after Maturin enlists Ahmed?
(a) Go see Maturin's brother.
(b) Go to the Admirality.
(c) Go aboard Diane and prepare to leave.
(d) Go to a gambling house.

2. How much seniority did Aubrey lose?
(a) Fourteen weeks.
(b) One year.
(c) Six months.
(d) None.

3. Who is Sir Joseph Blaine in relationship to Maturin's covert job?
(a) His nominal superior.
(b) He has no relationship to Maturin's second job.
(c) The person Maturin is supposed to assassinate.
(d) His contact.

4. Where does Surprise leave England?
(a) New Newington.
(b) Near Portsmouth.
(c) Near Land's End.
(d) Near London.

5. How does Aubrey respond to Standish's request from question #44?
(a) Tells him he will think about it.
(b) Tells him he has to stay on the ship until the next port.
(c) Denies his request.
(d) Grants his request.

Short Answer Questions

1. What offer to the French has the Sultan officially rejected?

2. How did Aubrey and Fox feel towards each other?

3. What does Maturin think of the French presentation to the Sultan?

4. How did the crew feel about Fox?

5. Why is the Diane delayed while returning to England?

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