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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Is there any lingering worry tied to the escape at Port Mahon?
(a) Aubrey worries that Maragall is killed.
(b) Maturin worries French prisoners mutiny.
(c) Aubrey worries the French officer escape capture.
(d) Maturing fears that Sir Joseph hears of the escape.

3. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?
(a) The sea.
(b) England.
(c) Familiar monotony of picket blockade.
(d) Sophia's home.

4. What becomes of Stanhope's entourage?
(a) They are put ashore on some islands.
(b) Most pay for passage on the Indiamen transport ships.
(c) Three are killed in the battle with the French.
(d) They stay in Calcutta.

5. What two men occasionally play music on the ship during the voyage to India?
(a) Aubrey and Maturin.
(b) Mr. White and Pullings.
(c) Two of the crew,
(d) Stanhope and Atkins.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Aubrey realize when he returns to the China fleet?

3. As H.M.S. Surprise turns toward home, what group of ships does it first encounter?

4. How prosperous is the China fleet?

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

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