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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where will the French squadron really sail for?
(a) The coast of Scotland.
(b) Bantry Bay.
(c) The English Channel.
(d) Dublin.

2. What do Bonden and Killick discuss in secret?
(a) Maturin.
(b) A business scheme.
(c) The upcoming assignment.
(d) Aubrey.

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

4. Who is Heneage Dundas?
(a) Surprise's First Mate.
(b) Beagle's Captain.
(c) The captain of the Berenice.
(d) Jack Aubrey's second in command.

5. What does Aubrey ask of his commander concerning the Thames?
(a) That the ship be reassigned.
(b) That the Thames be drydocked.
(c) That her captain be replaced.
(d) That they add more 20 pounders on the vessel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Aubrey respond to Maturin's request?

3. How do Dundas and Aubrey know each other?

4. Why are Dundas and Aubrey once flogged?

5. How long has it been since Maturin has seen Brigid?

(see the answer key)

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