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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Killick have an altercation?
(a) The butler.
(b) Aubrey's son.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Sophie.

2. What will Aubrey be allowed to do as a result of his next assignment?
(a) Allow Maturin to stay home with his ill wife.
(b) Remand the Surprise as his personal vessel.
(c) Allow his trusted first mate to finally retire.
(d) Hoist a broad pennant.

3. What bothers Maturin on the ship?
(a) The lack of ventilation.
(b) The squalor of the kitchen.
(c) His living quarters.
(d) The sick berth.

4. What does Maturin reflect upon as he stops for a drink at an inn?
(a) His wife's running away.
(b) The nature of the true mission of Aubrey's command.
(c) His daughter's safety.
(d) The traitor.

5. What is Aubrey's commander's response?
(a) To get Thomas up to par.
(b) They will add four 12 pounders.
(c) The Thames was just in drydock.
(d) That they have no 20 pounders to spare.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Clarissa Oakes live?

2. What is one of the fastest ships in Jack's squadron?

3. What is said about Clarissa Oakes?

4. Who is Brigid?

5. Where is Maturin almost overtaken while riding?

(see the answer key)

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