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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does Aubrey first go ashore at Minorca?
(a) At first morning light.
(b) Late afternoon.
(c) Under cover of the night.
(d) Waits until noon.

3. How does Mrs. Williams react to Aubrey's situation in chapter four?
(a) She shuns Aubrey outside the House of Lords.
(b) She encourages Maturin to help Aubrey.
(c) She offers Aubrey financial help.
(d) She uses Aubry's misfortune to forbid Sophie's seeing him.

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

5. How does Aubrey use the H.M.S. Surprise as a kind of decoy in his initial encounter with Linois' ships?
(a) He disguises the H.M.S. Surprise as a commercial vessel.
(b) He changes direction so quickly that it fools Linois.
(c) He gets just out of gun distance before Linois fires.
(d) He gets Linois to chase away from the China fleet.

Short Answer Questions

1. When supplies run low on H.M.S. Lively, what do some of the crew resort to eating?

2. Why does the First Lord's mention of Stephen Maturin shock and dismay Sir Joseph Blain?

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

4. How does H.M.S. Lively get messages and mail while on blockade duty?

5. In chapter five, Maturin and Nicolls set off in a rowboat to what location?

(see the answer key)

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