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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What close friend do Sophie and Dr. Stephen Maturin have in common?
(a) Admiral Harte.
(b) Sophie's sister Cecilia.
(c) First Lord of the Lords Commissioners.
(d) Jack Aubrey.

3. What is Maturin's preferred method of recovery when he returns to Britain from Port Mahon?
(a) He tries some poultices.
(b) He resorts to herbal tonics.
(c) He takes the waters at Bath.
(d) He is attended to by Scottish physicians.

4. What is Canning's religious background?
(a) He's Jewish.
(b) He's a clergyman in the Church of England.
(c) His religious affiliation is unknown.
(d) He's a Roman Catholic priest.

5. In chapter one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?
(a) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(b) Jack Aubrey.
(c) Sir Joseph Blain.
(d) Her cousin Diana.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maturin react to what Sir Joseph tells him at their meeting after the lecture?

2. What does Margall tell Aubrey about Maturin's status on Minorca?

3. On the way to the reunion with H.M.S. Lively's regular captain, Aubrey is supposed to rendezvous with whom?

4. What is one of the results of Diana's illicit affair?

5. Whom do Aubrey and his men plan to free at Port Mahon?

(see the answer key)

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