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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what plan of Aubrey does Commodore Moffit fully agree?
(a) To sail back to India for help.
(b) Destroying French rigging to allow for escape.
(c) To escape the French fleet under the cover of darkness.
(d) To surrender.

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

3. What is the name of the officer who witnesses the Port Mahon rescue and slips into the night?
(a) Dutourd.
(b) Maragall.
(c) Bonden.
(d) Admiral Harte.

4. Who is appointed as acting third lieutenant after Maturin returns without Nicolls?
(a) Bonden.
(b) Blain.
(c) No one.
(d) Babbington.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jack Aubrey familiar with Port Mahon?

2. What ideas does Aubrey take from his time with the China fleet?

3. What diet addition helps the crew of the H.M.S. Surprise combat scurvy?

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

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

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