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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Captain Thomas become defensive?
(a) Aubrey talks about the need for more targeted exercises.
(b) Aubrey talks about the lack of control of many of the gunners.
(c) Aubrey asks him for his opnion about the slave trade.
(d) Aubrey talks about officers owning slaves.

2. Why is Aubrey uncertain about Maturin's response to the fleet's orders?
(a) Maturin does not want to get so far away from his daughter.
(b) Maturin wants to return to Spain instead of going to Ireland.
(c) Maturin thinks the French would be better rulers than the British in Ireland.
(d) Maturin believes Ireland should be free of British rule.

3. What ship weighs anchor at Shelmerston?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Ringle.
(c) Nelson.
(d) Bereson.

4. What is the naval penalty for sodomy?
(a) Firing squad.
(b) Hanging.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Reduction in rank and discharge.

5. Why does Aubrey call a meeting of all the Captains?
(a) To discuss a new Imperial navy requirement.
(b) To get to know them.
(c) To discuss gunnery exercises.
(d) To discuss their orders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing Maturin believes about his condition?

2. What does Sophie suspect incorrectly about Clarissa?

3. What does Aubrey say he has to do secretly?

4. What does Aubrey confer upon Whewell?

5. How is Captain Thomas characterized?

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