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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Atkins and Stanhope are lectured about sailing by what man?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Bonden.

2. What is the general attitude towards Mr. Atkins?
(a) Only Stanhope likes Atkins.
(b) Maturin likes and respects Atkins.
(c) The crew members like Atkins.
(d) Only Aubrey befriends Atkins.

3. Besides the squall that maroons Maturin, what other frustrating weather does the H.M.S. Surprise experience near Brazil?
(a) Calm winds and excessive heat.
(b) Dry weather that depletes the drinking water.
(c) Dangerous tradewinds.
(d) Clouds that affect navigation.

4. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?
(a) They get away after a week.
(b) It takes three days for them to safely get away.
(c) The entire rescue is accomplished in one night.
(d) The rescue becomes a two day ordeal.

5. Why do Mr. White and Mr. Berkeley second guess their effort to come on the voyage of the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) They are embarrassed to be of no help.
(b) They are paid poorly by Stanhope.
(c) They resent the way they are treated by the crew.
(d) They are frightened by a severe storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey use the H.M.S. Surprise as a kind of decoy in his initial encounter with Linois' ships?

2. How many of the French soldiers guarding the prisoners at Port Mahon escape harm?

3. Is there any lingering worry tied to the escape at Port Mahon?

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

5. Whom does Maturin teach to read and write in chapter six?

(see the answer key)

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