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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will Aubrey be allowed to do as a result of his next assignment?
(a) Remand the Surprise as his personal vessel.
(b) Allow his trusted first mate to finally retire.
(c) Allow Maturin to stay home with his ill wife.
(d) Hoist a broad pennant.

2. Under what circumstances does Maturin say Ireland is better off under English rule?
(a) If Ireland is allowed to self govern.
(b) If Ireland is unable to govern herself.
(c) If Ireland receives the full benefits of citizenship.
(d) If England will allow the Irish to sit in Parliament.

3. Where does Clarissa Oakes live?
(a) In London with Mrs. Broad.
(b) With the Blaine family.
(c) With Maturin's wife.
(d) On Aubrey's country estate.

4. What is said about Clarissa Oakes?
(a) That Maturin is interested in her romantically.
(b) That she is very ill.
(c) Husband is killed in the line of duty.
(d) That she is married to Aubrey's brother.

5. How might the high-placed traitor make things difficult for Padeen Coleman and Clarissa Oakes?
(a) He might set them up for assassination.
(b) He might block their pardons.
(c) He cannot harm either person.
(d) He might try to blackmail them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Dundas and Aubrey once flogged?

2. How do Dundas and Aubrey know each other?

3. Who does Maturin first visit upon arrival in London?

4. What has Captain Dundas suggested several times?

5. What does Mrs. Williams try to tell Aubrey about Diana?

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