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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the high-place traitor described?
(a) As a man disguised as an elderly gardner.
(b) As a man who is a master at disguise.
(c) As a man with a limp.
(d) As a woman who works in a house of ill repute.

2. Where does the squadron arrive?
(a) Philip's Island.
(b) The Berlings.
(c) Cape Hope.
(d) Back to Freetown.

3. What bothers Maturin on the ship?
(a) His living quarters.
(b) The sick berth.
(c) The lack of ventilation.
(d) The squalor of the kitchen.

4. Who is Aubrey late to meet?
(a) Dr. Maturin.
(b) Captain Hervey.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Sir Blaine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Houmouzios?

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

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

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

5. What does Stephen ask of Mr. Houmouzios?

(see the answer key)

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