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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Aubrey's fate upon return to England from Port Mahon??
(a) He is accused of assault.
(b) He is attacked on the street.
(c) He is stripped of his commission.
(d) He is cast into debtor's prison.

2. How does Mr. Stourton become first lieutenant on H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) Aubrey promotes him.
(b) An admiral appointments him.
(c) Maturin gets Aubrey to promote Stourton.
(d) Official notice from England orders the promotion.

3. Where does H.M.S. Lively help run a frigate-picket blockade in chapter two?
(a) French port of Le Havre.
(b) Near the coast of India.
(c) French colonies in the New World.
(d) Off the coast of Toulon.

4. On the way to the reunion with H.M.S. Lively's regular captain, Aubrey is supposed to rendezvous with whom?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Sophia.
(c) Sir Joseph Blain.
(d) Unknown British spy.

5. What is special about Sundays and debts in early 1800s England?
(a) Sunday is when prisoners are allowed home visits.
(b) Sunday is a debtor's holiday.
(c) Sundays are when debts come due.
(d) Sunday is when interest on loans is compounded.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wants to examine the biological specimens on St. Paul's Rocks?

2. What is the rumor in Bombay about the position of the French Armada?

3. When they meet, what does Diana tell Maturin about her relationship with Canning?

4. How does Mrs. Williams react to Aubrey's situation in chapter four?

5. What travel plans does Sir Joseph arrange for Maturin after the physician's ordeal at Minorca?

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