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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When church services are held on Sunday in chapter 5, who preaches the sermon?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Mr. Stanhope.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Mr. White.

2. Besides the squall that maroons Maturin, what other frustrating weather does the H.M.S. Surprise experience near Brazil?
(a) Dry weather that depletes the drinking water.
(b) Calm winds and excessive heat.
(c) Dangerous tradewinds.
(d) Clouds that affect navigation.

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

4. What does Maturin have Aubrey's men take from the Port Mahon prison?
(a) Implements of torture.
(b) French weapons.
(c) Money and jewels.
(d) French official documents.

5. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?
(a) He draws attention of the French.
(b) He gets Maturin's signals back .
(c) He misreads the response.
(d) He gets no replay from Maturin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides seeking treatment in England, what else does Maturin think helps him recover his health after Port Mahon?

2. Where does H.M.S. Lively help run a frigate-picket blockade in chapter two?

3. Does Stanhope's death come as a surprise to others on the H.M.S. Surprise?

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

5. When they meet, what does Diana tell Maturin about her relationship with Canning?

(see the answer key)

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