View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey hope to make the Port Mahon rescue appear to be?
(a) English attack.
(b) Unaided uprising of jailed men.
(c) Locals aiding the prisoners.
(d) Work of pirates.

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

3. Where does H.M.S. Lively help run a frigate-picket blockade in chapter two?
(a) French colonies in the New World.
(b) French port of Le Havre.
(c) Off the coast of Toulon.
(d) Near the coast of India.

4. What does Maturin think of the gift Aubrey accepts from the captain of the Seringapatam?
(a) He says jewlry is frivolous.
(b) He uses the treasure to lecture Aubrey about debts.
(c) He goes on about the history of cutlery.
(d) He relates the plumage to attraction for mating purposes.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the H.M.S. Surprise stop at Madeira?

3. As the voyage progresses around South America, does the health of Stanhope improve?

4. What does Stanhope's physical condition push Aubrey to do in spite of safety concerns?

5. Who visit Maturin during his convalescence to record his experiences with the French at Minorca?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 338 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample