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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter thret, how do Aubrey and members of his crew gain access to Port Mahon?
(a) They use Maragall's Spanish boat.
(b) They pretend to be a group of fishermen.
(c) They use the cover of the night.
(d) They use the French boat they capture.

2. How does Maturin handle the confession of Nicolls?
(a) He plays down what Nicolls has to say.
(b) He tells Nicolls he will consult with Aubrey.
(c) He suggests they immediatly return to the H.M.S. Surprise.
(d) He refers Nicoll's to Stanhope.

3. What do the officers and crew of H.M.S. Lively think of their temporary captain, Aubrey?
(a) They are satisfied with the permanent change.
(b) They resent Aubrey's taking over.
(c) They greatly respect Aubrey.
(d) They openly rebel against Aubrey's command.

4. About what woman does Maturin think during chapter six?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Mr. Nicolls' widow.
(c) Sophia.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

5. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?
(a) Sophia's home.
(b) The sea.
(c) England.
(d) Familiar monotony of picket blockade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What French information that Aubrey acquires aids in his sailing into Port Mahon?

2. What does Aubrey leave on the H.M.S. Surprise as a token of an earlier encounter?

3. How does Mrs. Williams react to Aubrey's situation in chapter four?

4. Besides the squall that maroons Maturin, what other frustrating weather does the H.M.S. Surprise experience near Brazil?

5. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?

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