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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Maturin go after hearing the disturbing news from Blaine?
(a) Aubrey's country estate.
(b) Portsmouth.
(c) Surprise.
(d) Ringle.

2. What do Aubrey's three children race to tell him?
(a) That their mother is ill.
(b) That Dr. Maturin is waiting for him.
(c) That his Admiral's uniform has arrived.
(d) That their mother has gone to London.

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

4. What are Jack's orders?
(a) To blockade Gibraltar.
(b) To capture the gold for bribes on one of the ships.
(c) To intercept the invading squadron.
(d) To intercept the squadron on its way to Dublin.

5. Who arrives to meet with Maturin?
(a) His wife.
(b) A gentleman ostensibly from the Sick and Hurt board.
(c) Padeen Coleman.
(d) A gentleman with a limp.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Heneage Dundas?

2. Who is Lalla?

3. What does Aubrey point out through his telescope?

4. Why does Captain Thomas refuse to speak to Maturin soon after the dinner starts?

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

(see the answer key)

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