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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Captain Thomas refuse to speak to Maturin soon after the dinner starts?
(a) Thomas learns Maturin is Irish.
(b) Maturin picks up the wrong spoon at some point.
(c) Thomas learns Maturin is not a captain.
(d) Thomas learns that Maturin is Aubrey's best friend.

2. Who is Whewell?
(a) Aubrey's steward.
(b) A Scot who understands the slave routes.
(c) An Irishman who knows the coast where the French will supposedly land.
(d) A captain's mate who knows a great deal about the slave trade.

3. What does Maturin tell Clarissa he will do?
(a) Take Brigid to her mother in Ireland.
(b) Take Brigid to his sister's home.
(c) Teach Brigid to ride a pony.
(d) Deal with Mrs. Williams.

4. Who does Sophie send to bring Maturin to the party?
(a) Padeen.
(b) Killick.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) She goes herself.

5. What happens concerning Mr. Gray before the fleet gets underway?
(a) He is reassigned to Sir Blaine.
(b) He is released from active duty.
(c) He is buried at sea.
(d) He is sent home for his recovery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Heneage Dundas?

2. To where will the French squadron that departs from Lorient be ostensibly bound?

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

4. What does Maturin's caller want?

5. What has Captain Dundas suggested several times?

(see the answer key)

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