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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Maturin almost overtaken while riding?
(a) On the edge of the woods of his estate.
(b) At the Thames river bridge.
(c) At the docks.
(d) Near the gallows.

3. What does Maturin tell Clarissa he will do?
(a) Take Brigid to her mother in Ireland.
(b) Deal with Mrs. Williams.
(c) Take Brigid to his sister's home.
(d) Teach Brigid to ride a pony.

4. What does Killick say about Sohpie?
(a) That she has finally delivered.
(b) That she has maybe left Jack.
(c) That she is close to dying.
(d) That she wants Jack to retire.

5. What does Maturin think may be wrong with him?
(a) Dengue fever.
(b) Yellow fever.
(c) Malaria.
(d) A cold.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Stephen admit when he asks a favor of Jack?

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

3. What does Mrs. Williams' snide remark concern about Aubrey's uniform?

4. How does Gifford characterize William Duff?

5. Under what circumstances does Maturin say Ireland is better off under English rule?

(see the answer key)

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