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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wants to examine the biological specimens on St. Paul's Rocks?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Mr. White.
(c) Stanhope.
(d) Aubrey.

2. What diet addition helps the crew of the H.M.S. Surprise combat scurvy?
(a) Fresh vegetables and citrus fruit.
(b) More salt.
(c) More protein.
(d) Calcium in cheese.

3. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?
(a) To Minorca.
(b) Back to England.
(c) To India.
(d) To head for the Netherlands.

4. What does Aubrey think of Canning in chapter ten?
(a) He is charmed by Canning.
(b) He has no direct contact with Canning.
(c) He cannot warm up to Canning, a Jew.
(d) He no longer trusts Canning.

5. Who is set to take the place of Sir Joseph who is retiring?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Admiral Harte.
(c) Mr. Waring.
(d) Maturin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sir Joseph Blain discuss with Maturin after the lecture?

3. Why must Maturin be rushed away from the duel scene?

4. Who dies from his wounds a few days after the H.M.S. Surprise is in a battle with the French?

5. In what direction is the H.M.S. Surprise headed while in the sea near Brazil?

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