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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who leads the French Armada?
(a) Rear-Admiral Linois.
(b) Maragall.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) French officer Dutourd.

2. Does the sudden storm near St. Paul's Rocks affect the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) No. The ship is not disturbed by the storm.
(b) Yes. The storm tears a hole in the hull.
(c) Yes. One sail is slightly damaged.
(d) Yes. The ship is driven far out to sea.

3. What becomes of the biological specimens collected on the rocks?
(a) Almost all are lost.
(b) Maturin protects them under the capsized boat.
(c) Maturin stores them in a small cave.
(d) Maturin tosses them into the sea.

4. How does H.M.S. Lively get messages and mail while on blockade duty?
(a) Messenger cutter comes along side.
(b) The ship waits for a replacement vessel.
(c) There's no way to get mail.
(d) The ship goes into port.

5. From whom does Aubrey receive several personal letters in Chapter two?
(a) From Diana Villiers.
(b) He gets no personal mail.
(c) From Admiral Harte.
(d) From Sophia.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?

2. What does Maturin do to at least partly ease his conscience about Dil's murder?

3. What threat does Aubrey make in respect to Maturin?

4. Why is Jack Aubrey familiar with Port Mahon?

5. What benefit does Mr. Hervey's uncle arrange for Aubrey in Bombay?

(see the answer key)

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