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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the voyage progresses around South America, does the health of Stanhope improve?
(a) He returns to perfect health.
(b) He shows marked improvement.
(c) He loses the use of his legs.
(d) He does not regain good health.

2. Is Stanhope the only passenger on the H.M.S. Surprise who suffers from seasickness?
(a) Maturin is often seasick.
(b) Stanhope's entourage also suffer seasickness.
(c) No one else is seasick.
(d) Several crew members get seasick.

3. What does Aubrey hope to make the Port Mahon rescue appear to be?
(a) Locals aiding the prisoners.
(b) Work of pirates.
(c) Unaided uprising of jailed men.
(d) English attack.

4. How many of the French soldiers guarding the prisoners at Port Mahon escape harm?
(a) Only the prison commander dies.
(b) All French are killed.
(c) Only two guards are wounded.
(d) One French officer gets away.

5. Who becomes second lieutenant after Nicolls is gone?
(a) Stanhope.
(b) Mr. White.
(c) Pullings.
(d) Babbington.

Short Answer Questions

1. What affect does the heat and exposure on St. Paul's Rocks have on Stephen Maturin.

2. As H.M.S. Surprise turns toward home, what group of ships does it first encounter?

3. How does Maturin aid in Aubrey's rescue attempt at Port Mahon?

4. What does Aubrey realize when he returns to the China fleet?

5. Whom does Maturin teach to read and write in chapter six?

(see the answer key)

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