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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 Aubrey do in response to his children's pleas?
(a) Goes inside to try on his uniform.
(b) Reassures them that their mother is just bringing them a new brother or sister.
(c) Jumps his horse over a small tree that has fallen over.
(d) Swings them all on his horse.

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. What does Maturin do when he talks to Mrs. Williams?
(a) Threatens her.
(b) Asks her very kindly to leave Clarissa alone.
(c) Tells her she is not immune to being arrested if she persists.
(d) Nothing more than asks her consideration of his daughter.

4. Why is Captain Thomas angry at Aubrey?
(a) Because Aubrey has ordered Thomas to cease drilling so much.
(b) Because Aubrey refuses to allow Thomas any flexibility.
(c) Because Aubery threw out a military conviction Thomas makes on a crew member.
(d) For Aubrey questioning the readiness of his crew.

5. Who is Mr. Houmouzios?
(a) A man with whom Stephen exchanges intelligence.
(b) A slaver trader.
(c) A local shamen.
(d) A French spy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Parson Hinksey?

2. Where does Maturin go after hearing the disturbing news from Blaine?

3. Under what circumstances does Maturin say Ireland is better off under English rule?

4. What is said about Clarissa Oakes?

5. What does Blaine hint at to Maturin?

(see the answer key)

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