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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who are Sarah and Emily?
(a) Maturin's wife and daughter.
(b) Two Melanesian girls Maturin rescued.
(c) Sir Blaine's new twin nieces.
(d) Aubrey's new twin daughters.

3. Why is Aubrey in a foul mood when Maturin sees him?
(a) His first mate is ill and his best gunner's mate has died.
(b) His ships' performances are not up to Aubrey's standards.
(c) Sophie still has not delivered.
(d) The supplies are not yet loaded on all the ships in the squadron.

4. How does the Berenice help Surprise?
(a) Towing her to port.
(b) The Berenice does not help Surprise as Berenice is in bad shape also.
(c) Giving Surprise some crew members.
(d) On repairs.

5. What does Sophie do in a rage when she and Jack fight?
(a) Attempts suicide.
(b) Throws her wedding ring out the window.
(c) Seeks comfort from Parson Hinksey.
(d) Slaps Jack.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owned a slaver that Whewell once served on board?

2. About what does Aubrey express anxiety?

3. What are Jack's orders when he opens them just before leaving The Berlings?

4. What does Maturin say both Jack and Sophie must do?

5. What do Dundas and Aubrey once do at a water stop when they are young men?

(see the answer key)

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