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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides seeking treatment in England, what else does Maturin think helps him recover his health after Port Mahon?
(a) A northern, colder climate is Maturin's preference while he tries to recover.
(b) He wants to travel to South Africa.
(c) He favors a hot, humid climate.
(d) He asks his friends to leave him in peace

2. What threat does Aubrey make in respect to Maturin?
(a) To ruin Maturin.
(b) To leave Bombay without Maturin.
(c) To have Maturin arrested.
(d) To tell Canning of Maturin's intentions.

3. What is the probable fate of many prisoners freed along with Maturin?
(a) They die of torture injuries.
(b) They join the crew of H.M.S. Lively.
(c) They swim to a nearby island.
(d) They are recaptured and put to death.

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

5. While in Bombay, what does Maturin learn becomes of Sophie's sisters?
(a) They both find jobs as governesses.
(b) One sister is pregnant and the other runs away.
(c) They move to Scotland.
(d) They are both married.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maturin handle the confession of Nicolls?

2. In chapter five, does the envoy Stanhope enjoy his voyage on H.M.S. Surprise?

3. How does Maturin get to the gunboat after the escape from the Port Mahon prison?

4. What becomes of Bonden and Killick when Aubrey assumes his new command in chapter four?

5. What becomes of the biological specimens collected on the rocks?

(see the answer key)

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