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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the probable fate of many prisoners freed along with Maturin?
(a) They swim to a nearby island.
(b) They join the crew of H.M.S. Lively.
(c) They die of torture injuries.
(d) They are recaptured and put to death.

2. What does Maragall arrange to ease Aubrey's arrival at Port Mahon?
(a) Bribery of lookouts.
(b) Vessel gets through the health inspection.
(c) Full military salute.
(d) New code for messages.

3. How prosperous is the China fleet?
(a) They have goods and cash worth about six hundred pounds sterling.
(b) They have cargo totaling one million pounds sterling.
(c) They are carrying about three million pounds sterling.
(d) The goods are valued at six million pounds sterling.

4. Why is Jack Aubrey familiar with Port Mahon?
(a) He meets Diana Villiers there.
(b) He once lives at Port Mahon.
(c) He vacations there with Sophia.
(d) He visits Maturin's nearby estate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the sixth chapter, a second violent storm does what kind of damage to the H.M.S. Surprise?

2. In what direction is the H.M.S. Surprise headed while in the sea near Brazil?

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

4. Why are many of the prisoners in bad physical condition at Port Mahon's French prison?

5. What becomes of Stanhope's entourage?

(see the answer key)

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