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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ideas does Aubrey take from his time with the China fleet?
(a) A new method of rigging.
(b) A new approach to discipline.
(c) Better food on the China's flagship,
(d) Maneuvers to use on the French.

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

3. Whom do Aubrey and his men plan to free at Port Mahon?
(a) All prisoners held by the French.
(b) Sailors captured the night before.
(c) Chinese prisoners.
(d) Only Maturin.

4. Among the vessels of Linois, which is the most imposing to Aubrey?
(a) Berceau.
(b) Marengo.
(c) H.M.S. Lively.
(d) China fleet's flagship.

5. With what plan of Aubrey does Commodore Moffit fully agree?
(a) Destroying French rigging to allow for escape.
(b) To sail back to India for help.
(c) To surrender.
(d) To escape the French fleet under the cover of darkness.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what woman does Maturin think during chapter six?

2. What diet addition helps the crew of the H.M.S. Surprise combat scurvy?

3. Who is appointed as acting third lieutenant after Maturin returns without Nicolls?

4. In chapter thret, how do Aubrey and members of his crew gain access to Port Mahon?

5. How does Maturin aid in Aubrey's rescue attempt at Port Mahon?

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