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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Captain Dundas suggested several times?
(a) That the Ringle divest of some of her crew for Surprise.
(b) That Berenice go on ahead since she is so much faster than Ringle or Surprise.
(c) The faster ships go ahead and move at their speed and leave Berenice.
(d) That the Surprise be dry docked for repairs.

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

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

4. What does Dundas ask of Aubrey when he is aboard Surprise?
(a) To deliver a letter.
(b) A loan.
(c) To introduce Dundas to Sophie's sister.
(d) A couple crewmembers for temporary duty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jack think the ship is having trouble keeping up with the fleet?

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

3. What does Mrs. Williams try to tell Aubrey about Diana?

4. What is Aubrey's commander's response?

5. Who is Lalla?

(see the answer key)

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