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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the secret meeting with Sophie in chapter four, where does Aubrey go with Maturin?
(a) They set out for the H.M.S. Surprise.
(b) They travel together to Bath.
(c) They find Mr. Canning's home.
(d) They visit Sir Joseph and Mr. Waring.

2. How many of the French soldiers guarding the prisoners at Port Mahon escape harm?
(a) Only the prison commander dies.
(b) All French are killed.
(c) One French officer gets away.
(d) Only two guards are wounded.

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

4. What becomes of Bonden and Killick when Aubrey assumes his new command in chapter four?
(a) Killick serves with Aubrey but Bonden disappears.
(b) They do not get to port in time to sail.
(c) They serve aboard the H.M.S. Surprise.
(d) They fight at a tavern and are thrown in jail.

5. What becomes of Mr. Nicolls in chapter five?
(a) He is injured in the storm.
(b) He abandons Maturin to return to the ship alone.
(c) He is promoted to first lieutenant.
(d) He is washed off the rocks and lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maturin help Aubrey's career in Chapter four?

2. Nicolls confesses what to Maturin on their journey?

3. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?

4. Who conducts the inspection of H.M.S. Surprise in chapter five?

5. Whom do Aubrey and his men plan to free at Port Mahon?

(see the answer key)

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