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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How prosperous is the China fleet?
(a) They are carrying about three million pounds sterling.
(b) They have goods and cash worth about six hundred pounds sterling.
(c) They have cargo totaling one million pounds sterling.
(d) The goods are valued at six million pounds sterling.

2. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?
(a) Sophia's home.
(b) The sea.
(c) England.
(d) Familiar monotony of picket blockade.

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

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

5. Whom does Maturin teach to read and write in chapter six?
(a) Mr. Pullings.
(b) Mr. White.
(c) Bonden.
(d) Most of the crew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Maturin catch on the coast of Brazil?

2. Which enemy ship does Aubrey think equals in battle to the H.M.S. Surprise?

3. In what direction is the H.M.S. Surprise headed while in the sea near Brazil?

4. Why is Jack Aubrey familiar with Port Mahon?

5. What two men occasionally play music on the ship during the voyage to India?

(see the answer key)

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