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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does H.M.S. Lively help run a frigate-picket blockade in chapter two?
(a) French port of Le Havre.
(b) Off the coast of Toulon.
(c) French colonies in the New World.
(d) Near the coast of India.

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

3. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?
(a) He gets Maturin's signals back .
(b) He gets no replay from Maturin.
(c) He draws attention of the French.
(d) He misreads the response.

4. How does Aubrey know he can trust the man he meets at Minorca?
(a) Man is obviously a relative of Maturin.
(b) They exchange secret signals.
(c) Man is of high rank and status.
(d) Man has official papers of introduction.

5. 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 favors a hot, humid climate.
(c) He wants to travel to South Africa.
(d) He asks his friends to leave him in peace

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin receive from England while he is in Bombay?

2. Does the sudden storm near St. Paul's Rocks affect the H.M.S. Surprise?

3. What is Captain Aubrey's attitude toward an opportunity to command H.M.S. Surprise?

4. What does Margall tell Aubrey about Maturin's status on Minorca?

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

(see the answer key)

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