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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How might the high-placed traitor make things difficult for Padeen Coleman and Clarissa Oakes?
(a) He might try to blackmail them.
(b) He might set them up for assassination.
(c) He might block their pardons.
(d) He cannot harm either person.

2. Why is Captain Thomas angry at Aubrey?
(a) Because Aubrey refuses to allow Thomas any flexibility.
(b) Because Aubery threw out a military conviction Thomas makes on a crew member.
(c) For Aubrey questioning the readiness of his crew.
(d) Because Aubrey has ordered Thomas to cease drilling so much.

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

4. Who is Habachtsthal?
(a) The new commander of the Ringle.
(b) The new commander of the Thames.
(c) A man investigating Coleman and Oakes.
(d) Sir Blaine's right-hand man.

5. What is Maturin willing to do concerning Sarah and Emily?
(a) Stand as godfather to them.
(b) Stand for their doweries.
(c) Only visit them briefly.
(d) Have his wife hold a baptism party.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Dundas and Aubrey know each other?

2. What does Aubrey do as a result of losing?

3. What plot has McAnon uncovered?

4. Why is one of the slave vessels considered pirates?

5. How does Captain Thomas treat his crew?

(see the answer key)

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