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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey hope to make the Port Mahon rescue appear to be?
(a) English attack.
(b) Unaided uprising of jailed men.
(c) Locals aiding the prisoners.
(d) Work of pirates.

2. When they meet, what does Diana tell Maturin about her relationship with Canning?
(a) Canning still loves his wife.
(b) They often fight.
(c) Canning is running out of money.
(d) Canning makes her happy.

3. Who is waiting for Maturin at his lodging when Maturin returns from meeting with Diana?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Bonden.
(c) Pullings.
(d) Dil's father.

4. With what kind of communication does Aubrey augment the initial method of light flashes at Minorca?
(a) He gives native boy a written message.
(b) He abandons communication.
(c) He leaves private marks on shore.
(d) He leaves a series of rock piles on the beach.

5. When does Aubrey first go ashore at Minorca?
(a) Under cover of the night.
(b) Waits until noon.
(c) At first morning light.
(d) Late afternoon.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When supplies run low on H.M.S. Lively, what do some of the crew resort to eating?

4. Where does Aubrey meet with Sophie when he leaves the Grapes?

5. After the prison rescue, how long do Aubrey and his men wait before leaving Port Mahon?

(see the answer key)

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