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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Aubrey express anxiety?
(a) His new command.
(b) Sophie delivering at her age.
(c) Sophie having to deal with her mother day in and out.
(d) If Surprise will be large enough to serve as the flag vessel.

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

3. Who are Sarah and Emily?
(a) Sir Blaine's new twin nieces.
(b) Aubrey's new twin daughters.
(c) Two Melanesian girls Maturin rescued.
(d) Maturin's wife and daughter.

4. What does Maturin give the person he first visits?
(a) A new set of violin strings.
(b) His will.
(c) A ring.
(d) A dried beetle specimen.

5. What does Maturin's caller want?
(a) To ask that he meet his wife in London.
(b) To give him a message from Sir Blaine.
(c) To ask about Brigid's schooling.
(d) To warn Maturin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey respond to Maturin's request?

2. What bothers Maturin on the ship?

3. What does Maturin wish he had brought with him?

4. About what does Clarissa worry concerning Mrs. Williams' visit?

5. What does Pullings say to Maturin about Captain Thomas and gun practice?

(see the answer key)

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