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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who owned a slaver that Whewell once served on board?
(a) Sir Blaine.
(b) Maturin, though he did not know it was a slaver.
(c) Thomas' family.
(d) No one is mentioned like that.

2. Why was Sophie upset about a dress she wore to a dinner?
(a) The dress was made of some material that was flawed.
(b) Clarissa had a dress of the same material.
(c) Jack failed to comment on the dress.
(d) Clarissa made a rude remark about the dresss.

3. What ship do Aubrey and Maturin board the next morning?
(a) Ringle.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Bellona.
(d) Pyramus.

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

5. What is the purpose of the fleet being in Whydah?
(a) To rescue a British diplomat.
(b) To ferret out slavers.
(c) To drop off some liberated slaves.
(d) To obtain information on French movements.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Aurora escort back to Freetown the next morning?

2. From what is Aubrey recovering?

3. What does Aubrey do as a result of losing?

4. What does Maturin reflect upon as he stops for a drink at an inn?

5. What does Aubrey do in response to his children's pleas?

(see the answer key)

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