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

2. What do Diana and Maturin discuss about the local girl Dil?
(a) He asks Diana to hire Dil.
(b) He complains about Dil's laziness.
(c) He wants to help Dil.
(d) He is afraid of scandal.

3. Who is set to take the place of Sir Joseph who is retiring?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Admiral Harte.
(c) Mr. Waring.
(d) Maturin.

4. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?
(a) An English prisoner.
(b) Intercepted English messages.
(c) Current French codebook.
(d) Cache of weapons.

5. How does Maturin handle the confession of Nicolls?
(a) He plays down what Nicolls has to say.
(b) He suggests they immediatly return to the H.M.S. Surprise.
(c) He tells Nicolls he will consult with Aubrey.
(d) He refers Nicoll's to Stanhope.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Stourton become first lieutenant on H.M.S. Surprise?

2. What consumes all of Aubrey's time while the H.M.S. Surprise is anchored at Bombay?

3. Why does Maturin not go to see Diana when he first finds out where she lives in Bombay?

4. What is the probable fate of many prisoners freed along with Maturin?

5. How many of the French soldiers guarding the prisoners at Port Mahon escape harm?

(see the answer key)

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