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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aubrey respond to Maturin's request?
(a) Aubrey says he cannot offer him Ringle, but Maturin can take Surprise.
(b) Aubrey says Maturin is needed too badly for the mission and he cannot let Maturin go.
(c) Aubrey says he will have to ask his superior.
(d) Aubrey agrees to the request with little questioning.

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

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

4. Why is Aubrey pleased to hear the Laurel will be joining his squadron?
(a) Aubrey respects Laurel's captain though he does not know the man.
(b) Laurel is a top of the line vessel.
(c) Laurel is outfitted with heavy guns on both port and starboard.
(d) Aubrey taught Laurel's captain gunnery.

5. What does Sophie suspect incorrectly about Clarissa?
(a) That she is having an affair with Padeen.
(b) That she wasn't really married to her supposed husband.
(c) That she had an affair with Jack.
(d) That she is pregnant with Padeen's child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Williams try to tell Aubrey about Diana?

2. What does Dundas ask of Aubrey when he is aboard Surprise?

3. Why does Captain Thomas refuse to speak to Maturin soon after the dinner starts?

4. Where will the French squadron really sail for?

5. What does the Aurora escort back to Freetown the next morning?

(see the answer key)

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