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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gruesome occurrence follows the French attempt to retaliate on gunboats against Aubrey and H.M.S. Lively?
(a) English crewI ignores white flag and continues to attack.
(b) French gunboats sink.
(c) Pressed Asian sailors laughter at every French attacker.
(d) Aubrey's crew tortures French captives.

2. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?
(a) Going to India.
(b) Escorting the captured Spanish vessels.
(c) Blockading the French.
(d) Leading an attack on the Spanish.

3. What does Maragall arrange to ease Aubrey's arrival at Port Mahon?
(a) New code for messages.
(b) Vessel gets through the health inspection.
(c) Full military salute.
(d) Bribery of lookouts.

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

5. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?
(a) High Lord's temporary position.
(b) Maturin's upcoming field work.
(c) Sir Joseph Blain's appointment.
(d) Aubrey on H.M.S. Lively.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter thret, how do Aubrey and members of his crew gain access to Port Mahon?

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

3. What is the probable fate of many prisoners freed along with Maturin?

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

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

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