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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Maturin's reaction to the heat he experiences on the side trip with Nicolls?
(a) He is taken ill by the heat.
(b) He is energized.
(c) He cuts short the trip.
(d) He becomes dizzy.

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

3. In the sixth chapter, a second violent storm does what kind of damage to the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) All the rigging is lost.
(b) Two sails are torn.
(c) Destruction of the foremost.
(d) The ship is undamaged.

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

5. Who conducts the inspection of H.M.S. Surprise in chapter five?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Admiral Harte.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Mr. White.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nicolls' general state of mind when he takes the side trip with Maturin?

2. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?

3. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?

4. What does Maturin think of the gift Aubrey accepts from the captain of the Seringapatam?

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

(see the answer key)

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