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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, pgs. 208 - 232.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Diana informs Stephen of how the letters from whom were found in Chapter 8?
(a) Brigid Maturin.
(b) Amanda Smith.
(c) Aunt Williams.
(d) Sophie Aubrey.

2. Who won't be attending the fight on Wednesday since he will be attending a committee meeting in Chapter 3?
(a) Captain Griffiths.
(b) Stephen Maturin.
(c) Barret Bonden.
(d) Mr Whewell.

3. In Chapter 5, Jack feels he will be able to follow his plan of sailing in the harbor when?
(a) In the fall.
(b) When the wind calms.
(c) When the rain stops.
(d) In the day.

4. In Chapter 7, Stephen tells Sir Joseph Blaine about the ________________ he met in France?
(a) North Americans.
(b) South Africans.
(c) South Americans.
(d) Canadians.

5. Who is the head of Intelligence at the Admiralty?
(a) Sir Joseph Blaine.
(b) Admiral Stranraer.
(c) Captain Griffiths.
(d) Captain William Fanshawe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jack have to meet with and explain why he is late in Chapter 4?

2. Who is Great Britain fighting a war against in The Yellow Admiral?

3. What continues during Christmas in Chapter 9?

4. Stephen Maturin is an adviser on what affairs?

5. What refers to a fast naval vessel of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, generally having a lofty ship rig and heavily armed on one or two decks?

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