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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which enemy ship does Aubrey think equals in battle to the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) Belle Poule.
(b) China fleet's flagship.
(c) Symillante.
(d) H.M.S. Surprise has no equal.

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

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

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

5. What diet addition helps the crew of the H.M.S. Surprise combat scurvy?
(a) Calcium in cheese.
(b) Fresh vegetables and citrus fruit.
(c) More protein.
(d) More salt.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Among the vessels of Linois, which is the most imposing to Aubrey?

5. How does Maturin get to the gunboat after the escape from the Port Mahon prison?

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