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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 Maturin's response to Blaine's subtle hint?
(a) He is not willing to kill Habachtsthal.
(b) He isn't interested in any promotion that would pull him off sea duty.
(c) That Blaine knows that Maturin is no traitor.
(d) That he has already moved his daughter to safety.

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

3. Under what circumstances does Maturin say Ireland is better off under English rule?
(a) If Ireland is unable to govern herself.
(b) If England will allow the Irish to sit in Parliament.
(c) If Ireland is allowed to self govern.
(d) If Ireland receives the full benefits of citizenship.

4. Who is leaving the Commodore's office when Stephen arrives?
(a) Sophia.
(b) Killick.
(c) Captain Thomas.
(d) A pretty, young woman.

5. Who arrives to meet with Maturin?
(a) A gentleman with a limp.
(b) A gentleman ostensibly from the Sick and Hurt board.
(c) Padeen Coleman.
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey do in response to his children's pleas?

2. Why does Jack have Ballona repeat a drill for the other ships in the squadron to witness?

3. What will Aubrey be allowed to do as a result of his next assignment?

4. About what does Aubrey express anxiety?

5. Who is Mr. Hinkley?

(see the answer key)

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