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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Williams try to tell Aubrey about Diana?
(a) Diana's pregnancy.
(b) That Diana is distraught at Maturin not coming home.
(c) That Diana is practically destitute.
(d) Diana's behavior.

2. 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 allowed to self govern.
(c) If Ireland is unable to govern herself.
(d) If England will allow the Irish to sit in Parliament.

3. Who is Brigid?
(a) Diana's mother.
(b) Clarissa's daughter.
(c) Maturin's mother.
(d) Maturin's daughter.

4. What will Aubrey be receiving for his next assignment?
(a) A small squadron.
(b) A new ship of the line.
(c) A new surgeon.
(d) A new first mate.

5. Why is Aubrey pleased to hear the Laurel will be joining his squadron?
(a) Laurel is a top of the line vessel.
(b) Laurel is outfitted with heavy guns on both port and starboard.
(c) Aubrey taught Laurel's captain gunnery.
(d) Aubrey respects Laurel's captain though he does not know the man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Heneage Dundas?

2. Why are general quarters sounded when Aubrey and Dundas are still talking?

3. What does Pullings say to Maturin about Captain Thomas and gun practice?

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

5. What does Maturin wish he had brought with him?

(see the answer key)

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