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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin tell Clarissa he will do?
(a) Teach Brigid to ride a pony.
(b) Take Brigid to her mother in Ireland.
(c) Take Brigid to his sister's home.
(d) Deal with Mrs. Williams.

2. What ship do Aubrey and Maturin board the next morning?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Pyramus.
(c) Bellona.
(d) Ringle.

3. Why is Maturin excited to hear Coleman and Brigid?
(a) To realize that Brigid can speak.
(b) To hear Brigid laugh.
(c) To realize that Coleman is such a kind man.
(d) To realize that Brigid learns very quickly.

4. What does Aubrey do in response to his children's pleas?
(a) Swings them all on his horse.
(b) Jumps his horse over a small tree that has fallen over.
(c) Goes inside to try on his uniform.
(d) Reassures them that their mother is just bringing them a new brother or sister.

5. Why are Jack's men thrilled about Aurora's work?
(a) There is a bounty on freed slaves.
(b) They think they will now be able to leave Freetown.
(c) They believe in the immorality of slavery.
(d) That they did not have to go out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Maturin go after hearing the disturbing news from Blaine?

2. Who is Bob Morley?

3. What does Maturin do when he talks to Mrs. Williams?

4. What does a messenger say about Pyramus the next morning?

5. What does one officer of Stately believe?

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