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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Maturin go after hearing the disturbing news from Blaine?
(a) Portsmouth.
(b) Ringle.
(c) Surprise.
(d) Aubrey's country estate.

3. How does Gifford characterize William Duff?
(a) As cruel.
(b) As anxiety ridden.
(c) As timid.
(d) As a pederast.

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

5. Who is Lalla?
(a) Maturin's mare.
(b) A young girl who is watching Brigid.
(c) Maturin's cook.
(d) Aubrey's cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Aubrey express anxiety?

2. Who does Maturin first visit upon arrival in London?

3. Who is Whewell?

4. About what does Sophie speak to Maturin?

5. How do Dundas and Aubrey know each other?

(see the answer key)

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