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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the probable fate of many prisoners freed along with Maturin?
(a) They swim to a nearby island.
(b) They are recaptured and put to death.
(c) They die of torture injuries.
(d) They join the crew of H.M.S. Lively.

2. What problems, if any, does the inspection of the H.M.S. Surprise uncover?
(a) Stanhope's official papers are missing.
(b) Silver is missing from the captain's quarters.
(c) The stored sails begin to mold.
(d) The inspection doesn't find any problems.

3. At the beginning of the book, with whom is Dr. Stephen Maturin recently involved romantically?
(a) A secret romantic interest.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Sophie's sister.

4. What does the Marine Captain suggest Maturin do to Canning?
(a) Sue Canning in court.
(b) Have a group of Marines give Canning a public beating.
(c) Spread rumors about Canning.
(d) Ignore Canning.

5. As the voyage progresses around South America, does the health of Stanhope improve?
(a) He returns to perfect health.
(b) He shows marked improvement.
(c) He does not regain good health.
(d) He loses the use of his legs.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what kind of lecture does Maturin go to in Chapter one?

2. Who is Fanshaw?

3. When Aubrey first goes ashore on Minorca, who approaches him and wants to talk about Maturin?

4. When supplies run low on H.M.S. Lively, what do some of the crew resort to eating?

5. After the secret meeting with Sophie in chapter four, where does Aubrey go with Maturin?

(see the answer key)

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