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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are general quarters sounded when Aubrey and Dundas are still talking?
(a) The new midshipman sounds the incorrect bell.
(b) A ship is sighted that does not answer the code properly.
(c) General quarters are not sounded.
(d) They are conducting a drill.

2. What is the name of the ship Jack Aubrey commands?
(a) Ringle.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Beagle.
(d) Berenice.

3. For what does Maturin hire a man named Pratt?
(a) To confront the man who is harassing Clarissa.
(b) To re-roof the barn.
(c) To build a new stall for Brigid's pony.
(d) To try to find Diana.

4. What does the Ringle find when it arrives at The Berlings?
(a) Sir Blaine has gone missing.
(b) Aubrey is putting the fleet through its paces.
(c) Sir Blaine has been calling on Aubrey to find Maturin.
(d) Aubery had to go to Sophie, who is having a difficult birthing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maturin react to Gifford's concerns?

2. What of Maturin's is in danger?

3. What does Maturin wish he had brought with him?

4. What does Mr. Whewell describe for Jack and Stephen?

5. Where will the French squadron really sail for?

(see the answer key)

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