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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?
(a) An English prisoner.
(b) Intercepted English messages.
(c) Cache of weapons.
(d) Current French codebook.

2. What becomes of Bonden and Killick when Aubrey assumes his new command in chapter four?
(a) Killick serves with Aubrey but Bonden disappears.
(b) They do not get to port in time to sail.
(c) They fight at a tavern and are thrown in jail.
(d) They serve aboard the H.M.S. Surprise.

3. What does Sir Joseph Blain discuss with Maturin after the lecture?
(a) French breaking the blockade.
(b) Maturin's identity being disclosed.
(c) Their trip to South Africa.
(d) Maturin's illicit affair.

4. What is one of the results of Diana's illicit affair?
(a) Diana's separation from her lover.
(b) Her move to India to avoid the scandal.
(c) Her forced wedding.
(d) Her move to South Africa.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Richard Canning?

2. How many of the French soldiers guarding the prisoners at Port Mahon escape harm?

3. How does Maturin get to the gunboat after the escape from the Port Mahon prison?

4. Besides seeking treatment in England, what else does Maturin think helps him recover his health after Port Mahon?

5. After the secret meeting with Sophie in chapter four, where does Aubrey go with Maturin?

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