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

2. What does Blaine hint at to Maturin?
(a) The possibility of Habachtsthal being assassinated.
(b) That his daughter might be in danger.
(c) That Maturin might be promoted.
(d) That Maturin might be tried as a traitor.

3. Where would Dundas end up if he returns to England empty handed?
(a) Debtor's prison.
(b) With an administrative job.
(c) In the Navy brig for dereliction of duty.
(d) Retired.

4. What does Killick say about Sohpie?
(a) That she has finally delivered.
(b) That she wants Jack to retire.
(c) That she has maybe left Jack.
(d) That she is close to dying.

5. What does Dundas ask of Aubrey when he is aboard Surprise?
(a) To deliver a letter.
(b) A couple crewmembers for temporary duty.
(c) A loan.
(d) To introduce Dundas to Sophie's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Sophie speak to Maturin?

2. What is Maturin's response to Blaine's subtle hint?

3. Who is Parson Hinksey?

4. What does Maturin hear Padeen Coleman doing with Brigid?

5. What ship do Aubrey and Maturin board the next morning?

(see the answer key)

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