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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Ringle find when it arrives at The Berlings?
(a) Sir Blaine has been calling on Aubrey to find Maturin.
(b) Aubrey is putting the fleet through its paces.
(c) Sir Blaine has gone missing.
(d) Aubery had to go to Sophie, who is having a difficult birthing.

2. About whom does Mrs. Williams say about a man has been making inquiries?
(a) Padeen Coleman.
(b) Diana Maturin.
(c) Clarissa Oakes.
(d) Steven Maturin.

3. About what does Aubrey express anxiety?
(a) If Surprise will be large enough to serve as the flag vessel.
(b) Sophie having to deal with her mother day in and out.
(c) His new command.
(d) Sophie delivering at her age.

4. What does Maturin hear Padeen Coleman doing with Brigid?
(a) Teaching her Irish.
(b) Playing hide and seek.
(c) Teaching her numbers.
(d) Playing peekaboo.

5. How might the high-placed traitor make things difficult for Padeen Coleman and Clarissa Oakes?
(a) He might set them up for assassination.
(b) He cannot harm either person.
(c) He might block their pardons.
(d) He might try to blackmail them.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Mrs. Williams insinuate that Diana is having an affair?

2. What does Maturin believe cocoa leaves medicate?

3. What does Maturin tell Clarissa he will do?

4. What does Aubrey ask of his commander concerning the Thames?

5. What will Aubrey be receiving for his next assignment?

(see the answer key)

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