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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The islet of St. Paul's Rocks is located where?
(a) Near the coast of Brazil.
(b) A day's voyage north of England.
(c) In the Meditteranean.
(d) South and west of India.

2. When Aubrey first goes ashore on Minorca, who approaches him and wants to talk about Maturin?
(a) Maturin's brother.
(b) Governor of the island.
(c) An island native.
(d) Joan Maragall.

3. How do Maturin's travel plans in chapter four involve Mr. Stanhope?
(a) Stanhope is the steward assigned to Aubrey.
(b) Stanhope will captain Maturin's vessel.
(c) Maturin hires Mr. Stanhope for the voyage.
(d) Stanhope is the envoy going to Kampong.

4. From what disorder does Aubrey think some of the men are suffering?
(a) Measles.
(b) Dyssentary.
(c) Scurvy.
(d) Psychological problems.

5. By what means does Aubrey sneak away from the Grapes in order to meet with Sophie?
(a) He hides in a hearse.
(b) He uses a guard's uniform.
(c) He signals from the beach to the rescue boat .
(d) He hides on a gun boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom does Aubrey receive several personal letters in Chapter two?

2. After the prison rescue, how long do Aubrey and his men wait before leaving Port Mahon?

3. Who is Fanshaw?

4. What does Maturin do to at least partly ease his conscience about Dil's murder?

5. What does Maturin receive from England while he is in Bombay?

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