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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will Aubrey be allowed to do as a result of his next assignment?
(a) Remand the Surprise as his personal vessel.
(b) Allow his trusted first mate to finally retire.
(c) Allow Maturin to stay home with his ill wife.
(d) Hoist a broad pennant.

2. How does Captain Thomas treat his crew?
(a) He treats them as friends.
(b) He is unfair.
(c) He pushes them extremely hard.
(d) He is lax with them.

3. What will Aubrey be receiving for his next assignment?
(a) A small squadron.
(b) A new first mate.
(c) A new surgeon.
(d) A new ship of the line.

4. How does Mrs. Williams feel about her recent conversation with Clarissa?
(a) That Clarissa was cold.
(b) That Clarissa was warm and charming.
(c) That Clarissa is too naive.
(d) That Clarissa was being evasive.

5. What does the Aurora escort back to Freetown the next morning?
(a) The most notorious slaver in the area.
(b) A number of captured slavers.
(c) A ship of British prisoners freed from a French frigate.
(d) A whaling vessel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the Surprise damaged?

2. What ship do Aubrey and Maturin board the next morning?

3. What does Maturin hope England will not do?

4. How long has it been since Maturin has seen Brigid?

5. What does Mrs. Williams' snide remark concern about Aubrey's uniform?

(see the answer key)

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