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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Nicolls, the second lieutenant, appear during the inspection?
(a) He is dirty and unkept.
(b) He is a good example for the rest of the sailors.
(c) He refuses to appear on deck.
(d) He is late and then rude to the other officers.

3. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?
(a) They abandon plans to take the prison.
(b) They successfully take the prison.
(c) They rescue prisoners but French guards escape.
(d) They are stalled by weather delay.

4. What is the coast like where Aubrey goes ashore at Minorca?
(a) Small French fort.
(b) Sheltered cove near the shipbuilding yard.
(c) Deserted area of the coast.
(d) Bustling port city.

5. Is there any lingering worry tied to the escape at Port Mahon?
(a) Maturin worries French prisoners mutiny.
(b) Aubrey worries that Maragall is killed.
(c) Aubrey worries the French officer escape capture.
(d) Maturing fears that Sir Joseph hears of the escape.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Is Maturin able to make use of the rowboat?

3. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?

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

5. Why is the First Lord of the Lords Commissioners not happy about allowing captured Spanish vessels to be considered prizes?

(see the answer key)

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