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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does Maturin catch on the coast of Brazil?
(a) Albatross.
(b) Monkey.
(c) Sloth.
(d) A new species of crab.

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

3. What affect does the heat and exposure on St. Paul's Rocks have on Stephen Maturin.
(a) He becomes depressed.
(b) He begins to experience hallucinations.
(c) He regains his health.
(d) His health deteriorates.

4. 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 are recaptured and put to death.
(d) They die of torture injuries.

5. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?
(a) They rescue prisoners but French guards escape.
(b) They are stalled by weather delay.
(c) They abandon plans to take the prison.
(d) They successfully take the prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the officer who witnesses the Port Mahon rescue and slips into the night?

2. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?

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

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

5. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?

(see the answer key)

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