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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Aubrey's commander's response?
(a) They will add four 12 pounders.
(b) The Thames was just in drydock.
(c) That they have no 20 pounders to spare.
(d) To get Thomas up to par.

2. What does Sophie suspect incorrectly about Clarissa?
(a) That she had an affair with Jack.
(b) That she is having an affair with Padeen.
(c) That she wasn't really married to her supposed husband.
(d) That she is pregnant with Padeen's child.

3. To where will the French squadron that departs from Lorient be ostensibly bound?
(a) Gibraltar.
(b) The southeastern coast of Spain.
(c) The West Indies.
(d) Malaca.

4. What does the Ringle find when it arrives at The Berlings?
(a) Sir Blaine has been calling on Aubrey to find Maturin.
(b) Sir Blaine has gone missing.
(c) Aubery had to go to Sophie, who is having a difficult birthing.
(d) Aubrey is putting the fleet through its paces.

5. What does Mrs. Williams try to tell Aubrey about Diana?
(a) Diana's behavior.
(b) That Diana is distraught at Maturin not coming home.
(c) Diana's pregnancy.
(d) That Diana is practically destitute.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aubrey upset about Sophie's actions when he was gone?

2. Who arrives to meet with Maturin?

3. Who is Habachtsthal?

4. What does Maturin reflect upon as he stops for a drink at an inn?

5. What does Maturin tell Clarissa he will do?

(see the answer key)

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