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The Thirteen-gun Salute Quiz

Patrick O'Brian
This Study Guide consists of approximately 43 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Thirteen-gun Salute.

The Thirteen-gun Salute Quiz

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1)

How do Aubrey and his group get to Corunna? (from Chapter 4)

Hot air balloon.
River barge.
By sea.
Overland.
2)

How much damage was done to the Diane when she went aground? (from Chapters 9 and 10)

Her rudder was torn loose.
Not extensive.
There's a large tear in her hull.
Her anchor is stuck.
3)

What do Aubrey and Maturin do after meeting with Fox? (from Chapter 4)

Go see their wives.
Go get drunk.
Start buying supplies.
Go see the admirality.
4)

How much seniority did Aubrey lose? (from Chapter 4)

Six months.
One year.
Fourteen weeks.
None.
5)

What is the second lieutenant's nickname? (from Chapter 4)

Alley Dick.
Moon Luck Richard.
Spotted Dick.
Striped Bass.
6)

What does Aubrey do daily concerning the ocean's waters? (from Chapter 5)

Charting the currents.
Taking daily temperature readings.
Taking daily saline readings.
Charting the various color zones.
7)

What is the first action Aubrey takes to get the Diane ungrounded? (from Chapters 9 and 10)

Send divers to cut her loose.
Cut the anchor line.
Put on full sail.
Lighten the load in the ship.
8)

What does Aubrey order everyone on the ship to do? (from Chapters 9 and 10)

Tie down the cargo.
Pull in the full sail.
Get off on the island.
Nothing.
9)

How do the midshipmen feel about their class on spherical trigonometry? (from Chapter 5)

They think it's exciting.
They like it.
They have no opinion.
They find it boring.
10)

What does Maturin think about in relation to Batavia? (from Chapter 4)

Whether the women are all married.
How many friends he has there.
The natural splendors.
The native people.
11)

How does the crew of the Diane feel about Maturin staying ashore in a bawdy-house? (from Chapters 7 and 8)

Angry.
Jealous.
Chagrined.
Amused.
12)

Why did Fox see much of Maturin? (from Chapter 5)

He was a hypochondriac.
He was interested in medicine.
He liked Maturin.
He was an amateur naturalist.
13)

Who is the first lieutenant aboard the Diane? (from Chapter 4)

Johnson.
Fielding.
Waitly.
Pickerole.
14)

Why would the Sultan not want any French or English bodies found on his land? (from Chapters 7 and 8)

It would embarrass him.
It would cause disease.
It would start a war.
It is against his religion.
15)

What does Maturin do as Aubrey is being reinstated? (from Chapter 4)

Go to his old medical school to find a book.
Visit his wife.
Go see Sir Joseph.
Try to get his banking situation in order.
16)

Why are the English surprised the Sultan is hesitant to accept their offer? (from Chapter 6)

It is superior to the French.
The Sultan has said he doesn't like Wray.
The French have insulted the Sultan.
It was a better presentation.
17)

To what animal is Maturin compared? (from Chapters 7 and 8)

A domesticated orangutan.
A lazy hippopotamus.
A charging rhinoceros.
A drunk monkey.
18)

For what is Van Buren widely esteemed? (from Chapter 6)

As a diplomat.
As a preeminent surgeon.
As a natural philosopher.
As a firey orator.
19)

How does Aubrey feel about Maturin's clumsiness? (from Chapters 9 and 10)

Angry.
Disgusted.
Amused.
He doesn't notice it.
20)

What hits the Diane that concerns Aubrey? (from Chapters 9 and 10)

A pod of whales.
A sudden gale.
A large squid.
Another ship.
21)

Why does Aubrey hold classes in seamanship and navigation for the midshipmen aboard? (from Chapter 5)

He is bored.
The men begged him for classes.
He likes to teach.
He takes their education seriously.
22)

What do both delegations do after several days of preparation? (from Chapter 6)

Make their presentation to the Sultan.
Request to meet with the Sultan.
Get into a rash of duels.
Throw a large ball.
23)

How did Aubrey and Fox feel towards each other? (from Chapter 5)

Enthusiastic respect.
Indifferent.
Restrained dislike.
Friendly.
24)

What does Maturin see as the reason for the Sultan's hesitancy towards the English? (from Chapter 6)

The Sultan's wife is sleeping with Wray.
The Sultan's wife despises Fox.
Ledward's influence over the cup-bearer.
The Sultan is interested in one of the French delegation members.
25)

Who reinstates Aubrey? (from Chapter 4)

Lord Melville.
Sir Joseph.
Duke Wellington.
The Prince of Wales.
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