View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Maturin make his report?
(a) The Duke of Wellington.
(b) Sir James Blair.
(c) Admiral Nelson.
(d) Sir Joseph Blaine.

2. Who is Amanda Smith?
(a) A young woman asked to be Villiers's maid.
(b) Matruin's cousin who is there with her mother.
(c) The daughter of the host at the ball.
(d) A young woman who dotes on Aubrey.

3. What causes Aubrey some discomfort?
(a) Maturin may stay at this port for a few months.
(b) Smith is agressively pursuing him.
(c) A letter from his wife written before she takes ill.
(d) Villiers is flirtatious.

4. What has Aubrey become?
(a) Restless.
(b) Idle.
(c) A local hero.
(d) Somewhat of a recluse.

5. How does Aubrey feel about being back at sea?
(a) He is glad to be away from Smith.
(b) He is not too happy being on such a tiny vessel on the open seas.
(c) He wanted to stay in Canada longer and court Smith but his orders were to return to England.
(d) He feels ok but his arm is still useless so it reminds him that he may never captain again.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Blaine brief Maturin about the meeting with the commander of Grimsholm?

2. Why do Smith and Aubrey leave the ball?

3. Who calls upon Aubrey shortly after he arrives home?

4. What does the fortress garrison decide?

5. What happens to the crew on that schooner?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 339 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample