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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has West left the Royal Navy?
(a) He retired.
(b) He is disgraced.
(c) He wanted to work for himself.
(d) He has on temporary assignment with Surprise.

2. What did Vidal get while Aubrey was convalescing which made him a problem later?
(a) Several pistols and ammunition.
(b) The idea of mutiny.
(c) Friendly relationships with many of the crew.
(d) An unusual degree of authority and latitude.

3. What does Eduardo do for a living?
(a) Tribal chief.
(b) Hunter and trail guide.
(c) Monk.
(d) Farmer.

4. What does Maturin think about concerning his arrival in Peru?
(a) He dreads going there.
(b) He is frightened about what might happen.
(c) He anticipates arriving there.
(d) He is indifferent about going to Peru.

5. What does Aubrey note after examining Franklin's papers?
(a) It is a passenger ship.
(b) It has been stolen.
(c) It is a privateer.
(d) Legally it is a pirate ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martin tell Maturin about birds?

2. What kind of plant does Maturin wish to obtain a stock for himself?

3. What is one of the possibly permanent problems Martin has physically?

4. What does Aubrey think weather and sea conditions might mean?

5. What makes Pullings pay closer attention to some men in a small boat?

(see the answer key)

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