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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Theban Legion:?
(a) A group of men who banded together to conquer Thebes.
(b) An ancient Greek fighting unit.
(c) It is not mentioned in the book.
(d) One of the most well-known Roman legions.

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

3. Where will the French squadron really sail for?
(a) Dublin.
(b) The coast of Scotland.
(c) Bantry Bay.
(d) The English Channel.

4. To what does Stephen admit when he asks a favor of Jack?
(a) That Aubrey will do most anything for Maturin.
(b) That Stephen already knows what Aubrey's orders are.
(c) That Stephen has received orders from naval intelligence.
(d) That Stephen's mission is personal.

5. What does Maturin do that disappoints the crews?
(a) Decides to stay in Freetown.
(b) Only allows officers shore leave.
(c) Forbids shore leave.
(d) Makes the men drink quinine before shore leave.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jack do in the channel when they arrive in Freetown?

3. What does Maturin do when he talks to Mrs. Williams?

4. Where does Stephen go the next morning?

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

(see the answer key)

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