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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what does Stephen admit when he asks a favor of Jack?
(a) That Aubrey will do most anything for Maturin.
(b) That Stephen has received orders from naval intelligence.
(c) That Stephen already knows what Aubrey's orders are.
(d) That Stephen's mission is personal.

3. What does Sophie suspect incorrectly about Clarissa?
(a) That she is having an affair with Padeen.
(b) That she wasn't really married to her supposed husband.
(c) That she is pregnant with Padeen's child.
(d) That she had an affair with Jack.

4. How does Jack learn of the Irish invasion?
(a) When he captures a French frigate.
(b) When he captures a French spy on board one of the vessels.
(c) When he opens his orders.
(d) From Maturin.

5. What does a messenger say about Pyramus the next morning?
(a) That it sank over night.
(b) That it is to be cut from the squadron.
(c) That its name is being changed.
(d) That it has to go into dry dock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Under what circumstances does Maturin say Ireland is better off under English rule?

2. What does Sophie do in a rage when she and Jack fight?

3. What is said about Clarissa Oakes?

4. Why is Aubrey uncertain about Maturin's response to the fleet's orders?

5. What will Aubrey be receiving for his next assignment?

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