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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why are many of the prisoners in bad physical condition at Port Mahon's French prison?
(a) There is an epidemic of typhus.
(b) There are no food rations.
(c) They contract cholera.
(d) They suffer at the torture rack.

4. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?
(a) The sea.
(b) Sophia's home.
(c) Familiar monotony of picket blockade.
(d) England.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With what plan of Aubrey does Commodore Moffit fully agree?

3. Whom do Aubrey and his men plan to free at Port Mahon?

4. After the prison rescue, how long do Aubrey and his men wait before leaving Port Mahon?

5. Is Stanhope the only passenger on the H.M.S. Surprise who suffers from seasickness?

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