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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who is Aubrey late to meet?
(a) Dr. Maturin.
(b) Captain Hervey.
(c) Sir Blaine.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

3. To what does Stephen admit when he asks a favor of Jack?
(a) That Stephen already knows what Aubrey's orders are.
(b) That Aubrey will do most anything for Maturin.
(c) That Stephen's mission is personal.
(d) That Stephen has received orders from naval intelligence.

4. What does Maturin give the person he first visits?
(a) A new set of violin strings.
(b) A dried beetle specimen.
(c) His will.
(d) A ring.

5. Who is Mr. Hinkley?
(a) Mrs. Broad's nephew.
(b) Emily and Sarah's guardian.
(c) Maturin's lawyer.
(d) Aubrey's overseer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sophie do in a rage when she and Jack fight?

2. What is Aubrey's commander's response?

3. Who does Stephen mention in defense of homosexuals?

4. With what does Stephen return from his excusion on the Sinon?

5. Why is Aubrey upset about Sophie's actions when he was gone?

(see the answer key)

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