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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Dillon not admit to Stephen in relation to Captain Aubrey?
(a) He is unhappy to be passed over for promotion.
(b) He is surprised that the captain has a patriotic motive for the war.
(c) He does not admire the captain at all.
(d) He is unhappy to be working for a prize-happy captain.

2. Which term describes Stephen in relation to pursuing revolution in the Irish cause?
(a) Nationalist
(b) Pacifist
(c) Close perpetuator
(d) Perpetuator of the Irish uprising

3. For which of the following did Dillon earn notoriety?
(a) Sophia
(b) Dockney
(c) Charlotte
(d) Dart

4. Where is the setting as the novel opens?
(a) Hospital in the Balearic Islands
(b) Governor's house in Mahon
(c) Music room aboard ship
(d) Music room in Minorca

5. Which is Stephen's native country?
(a) Italy
(b) France
(c) Catalonia
(d) Ireland

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stephen tell Jack is being sent?

2. Which of the following is a ruse de guerre?

3. How many gun sloops did the Sophie have?

4. Which ship ran away?

5. What is a few guineas?

(see the answer key)

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