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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Blaine hint at to Maturin?
(a) That his daughter might be in danger.
(b) That Maturin might be tried as a traitor.
(c) That Maturin might be promoted.
(d) The possibility of Habachtsthal being assassinated.

2. What officers fight at dinner?
(a) Those of the Bellona and Ringle.
(b) Those of the Bellona, Ringle and Thames.
(c) None.
(d) Those of the Bellona and Stately.

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

4. Who is Habachtsthal?
(a) Sir Blaine's right-hand man.
(b) The new commander of the Thames.
(c) The new commander of the Ringle.
(d) A man investigating Coleman and Oakes.

5. From what does Maturin say Mr. Gray is suffering?
(a) Depression.
(b) Consumption.
(c) Some sort of attack of the stone.
(d) Indigestion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plot has McAnon uncovered?

2. Why is Aubrey in a foul mood when Maturin sees him?

3. What happens concerning Mr. Gray before the fleet gets underway?

4. Why is one of the slave vessels considered pirates?

5. What does Stephen do when Aubrey decides to wait out to sea for a few days?

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