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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what does Maturin say Mr. Gray is suffering?
(a) Depression.
(b) Indigestion.
(c) Some sort of attack of the stone.
(d) Consumption.

2. For what does Maturin hire a man named Pratt?
(a) To re-roof the barn.
(b) To try to find Diana.
(c) To confront the man who is harassing Clarissa.
(d) To build a new stall for Brigid's pony.

3. Who is leaving the Commodore's office when Stephen arrives?
(a) Sophia.
(b) Captain Thomas.
(c) A pretty, young woman.
(d) Killick.

4. Why does Jack have Ballona repeat a drill for the other ships in the squadron to witness?
(a) So the other Captains feel ashamed.
(b) The Ballona is quite good at the exercise.
(c) He refuses to repeat the drill and says the other ships will have to do it on their own.
(d) So the Ballona's relatively inexperienced crew can get more practice time.

5. Why are Dundas and Aubrey once flogged?
(a) For being late to return from shore leave.
(b) Only Dundas was flogged.
(c) For oversleeping after getting drunk.
(d) For dueling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Williams' snide remark concern about Aubrey's uniform?

2. What is the naval penalty for sodomy?

3. How is Captain Thomas' ship described?

4. What do Aubrey's three children race to tell him?

5. How does Aubrey respond to Maturin's request?

(see the answer key)

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