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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Stephen ask Aubrey?
(a) To allow Paddy on board.
(b) To borrow Ringle.
(c) To not accompany Jack on this assignment.
(d) To bring his daughter on board.

2. How do Dundas and Aubrey know each other?
(a) They grew up in the same village.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They served together as young midshipmen.
(d) They attended Oxford together.

3. What does Maturin sense about Aubrey?
(a) That Aubrey is mulling over something.
(b) That his dark mood has returned.
(c) That Aubrey is angry about something.
(d) That he is hiding something.

4. What does Aubrey ask of his commander concerning the Thames?
(a) That her captain be replaced.
(b) That the ship be reassigned.
(c) That the Thames be drydocked.
(d) That they add more 20 pounders on the vessel.

5. What does Aubrey say he has to do secretly?
(a) Interview various captives.
(b) Work to keep two of the ships' crews from mutinying.
(c) Advice the gunner's mate on several ships.
(d) Send dispatches to the Admiral who is his superior officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ship weighs anchor at Shelmerston?

2. Who is Habachtsthal?

3. Who is Parson Hinksey?

4. What does Maturin give Mr. Gray?

5. Why is Captain Thomas angry at Aubrey?

(see the answer key)

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