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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What French information that Aubrey acquires aids in his sailing into Port Mahon?
(a) He uses a code book from a captured French gunboat.
(b) Maragall sends the prison location through a native boy.
(c) Captured French sailor reveals secret codes.
(d) He uses the French map smuggled by Maturin.

2. In Bombay, does Maturin's logic convince Aubrey that he should not worry about Sophie's impressions?
(a) Aubrey does not understand Maturin.
(b) Mr. White explains Maturin's logic.
(c) Aubrey is not convinced.
(d) Aubrey decides not to worry.

3. What does Maturin do to at least partly ease his conscience about Dil's murder?
(a) He pays for Dil's funeral.
(b) He promises to help Dil's siblings.
(c) He sends money to Dil's family.
(d) He sends money to Diana to have Dil's body buried.

4. How does Mr. Nicolls, the second lieutenant, appear during the inspection?
(a) He is a good example for the rest of the sailors.
(b) He refuses to appear on deck.
(c) He is late and then rude to the other officers.
(d) He is dirty and unkept.

5. How does Aubrey know he can trust the man he meets at Minorca?
(a) Man is of high rank and status.
(b) Man has official papers of introduction.
(c) They exchange secret signals.
(d) Man is obviously a relative of Maturin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the coast like where Aubrey goes ashore at Minorca?

2. Who is Fanshaw?

3. What do Diana and Maturin discuss about the local girl Dil?

4. Who wants to examine the biological specimens on St. Paul's Rocks?

5. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?

(see the answer key)

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