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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Maturin have Aubrey's men take from the Port Mahon prison?
(a) Implements of torture.
(b) Money and jewels.
(c) French official documents.
(d) French weapons.

3. After the secret meeting with Sophie in chapter four, where does Aubrey go with Maturin?
(a) They visit Sir Joseph and Mr. Waring.
(b) They find Mr. Canning's home.
(c) They set out for the H.M.S. Surprise.
(d) They travel together to Bath.

4. What is the rumor in Bombay about the position of the French Armada?
(a) They are approaching the port for repairs.
(b) They are sailing toward China.
(c) They are heading back to Europe.
(d) They are close to Bombay.

5. When supplies run low on H.M.S. Lively, what do some of the crew resort to eating?
(a) They chew on leather strapping.
(b) They eat rats from the hold.
(c) Some resort to cannibalism.
(d) They eat beetles and other insects.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Maturin's travel plans in chapter four involve Mr. Stanhope?

2. Does the sudden storm near St. Paul's Rocks affect the H.M.S. Surprise?

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

4. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?

5. When they meet, what does Diana tell Maturin about her relationship with Canning?

(see the answer key)

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