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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How is the Surprise damaged?
(a) A typhoon.
(b) A fight with an American frigate and bad weather.
(c) Grounding on some shoals.
(d) Fight against a French privateer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How might the high-placed traitor make things difficult for Padeen Coleman and Clarissa Oakes?

2. What has Captain Dundas suggested several times?

3. What does Maturin hear Padeen Coleman doing with Brigid?

4. What ship weighs anchor at Shelmerston?

5. How long has it been since Maturin has seen Brigid?

(see the answer key)

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