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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the public feel about Aubrey?
(a) They hate him.
(b) They're indifferent to him.
(c) They adore him.
(d) They fear him.

2. Why are the two men from question # 42 not in England?
(a) They are doing intelligence work where they are.
(b) The arrest was bungled.
(c) They never lived in England.
(d) The Queen sent them on a mission.

3. What made Aubrey feel encouraged at the gathering?
(a) Maturin was sober.
(b) He was given a letter from Lord Nelson.
(c) They served his favorite food.
(d) He was toasted.

4. What does Maturin do for Padeen's pain?
(a) Administers laudanum.
(b) Gives him a shot of morphine.
(c) Gives him aspirin.
(d) Gets him drunk on Irish whiskey.

5. Why is Aubrey reticent at the gathering?
(a) He has a sore throat.
(b) He has too much to drink.
(c) He is depressed.
(d) He is afraid of unintended insult.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Surprise rendezvous on the open sea?

2. What is the ship, Merlin, they encounter in Chapter 3?

3. Who suspects Maturin has an addiction?

4. To what rank has Babbington been promoted?

5. Why is Aubrey no longer in the Royal Navy?

(see the answer key)

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