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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Aubrey in a foul mood when Maturin sees him?
(a) Sophie still has not delivered.
(b) His ships' performances are not up to Aubrey's standards.
(c) His first mate is ill and his best gunner's mate has died.
(d) The supplies are not yet loaded on all the ships in the squadron.

2. Why does Captain Thomas refuse to speak to Maturin soon after the dinner starts?
(a) Thomas learns Maturin is Irish.
(b) Thomas learns that Maturin is Aubrey's best friend.
(c) Thomas learns Maturin is not a captain.
(d) Maturin picks up the wrong spoon at some point.

3. What does Pullings say to Maturin about Captain Thomas and gun practice?
(a) Thomas understaffs his gun emplacements.
(b) Thomas does not put his best me at the guns.
(c) Thomas does not use the allotted powder for practice.
(d) Thomas' guns are in terrible condition.

4. How is the high-place traitor described?
(a) As a man disguised as an elderly gardner.
(b) As a woman who works in a house of ill repute.
(c) As a man with a limp.
(d) As a man who is a master at disguise.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will the French squadron really sail for?

2. About whom does Mrs. Williams say about a man has been making inquiries?

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

4. What bothers Maturin on the ship?

5. Who is Parson Hinksey?

(see the answer key)

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