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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About whom does Mrs. Williams say about a man has been making inquiries?
(a) Clarissa Oakes.
(b) Steven Maturin.
(c) Padeen Coleman.
(d) Diana Maturin.

2. What does Maturin reflect upon as he stops for a drink at an inn?
(a) His wife's running away.
(b) His daughter's safety.
(c) The traitor.
(d) The nature of the true mission of Aubrey's command.

3. What do Aubrey's three children race to tell him?
(a) That their mother has gone to London.
(b) That their mother is ill.
(c) That his Admiral's uniform has arrived.
(d) That Dr. Maturin is waiting for him.

4. About what does Sophie speak to Maturin?
(a) Aubrey's attitude towards her.
(b) Her son's eyesight.
(c) Aubery's health.
(d) One of the twins' weight loss.

5. What does Aubrey do in response to his children's pleas?
(a) Goes inside to try on his uniform.
(b) Swings them all on his horse.
(c) Reassures them that their mother is just bringing them a new brother or sister.
(d) Jumps his horse over a small tree that has fallen over.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stephen do when Aubrey decides to wait out to sea for a few days?

2. Who does Stephen mention in defense of homosexuals?

3. What is one of the fastest ships in Jack's squadron?

4. What does Stephen ask of Mr. Houmouzios?

5. What are Jack's orders?

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