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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nicolls' general state of mind when he takes the side trip with Maturin?
(a) He is unhappy with Aubrey's treatment of him.
(b) He is anxious to further his career.
(c) He is in despair.
(d) He is enthusiastic about the voyage.

2. By what means does Aubrey sneak away from the Grapes in order to meet with Sophie?
(a) He hides in a hearse.
(b) He uses a guard's uniform.
(c) He hides on a gun boat.
(d) He signals from the beach to the rescue boat .

3. What does Maturin do to at least partly ease his conscience about Dil's murder?
(a) He sends money to Diana to have Dil's body buried.
(b) He promises to help Dil's siblings.
(c) He pays for Dil's funeral.
(d) He sends money to Dil's family.

4. Whom do Aubrey and his men plan to free at Port Mahon?
(a) Sailors captured the night before.
(b) All prisoners held by the French.
(c) Only Maturin.
(d) Chinese prisoners.

5. In chapter five, does the envoy Stanhope enjoy his voyage on H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) He is very ill and unhappy.
(b) He is enthusiastic about serving on the crew.
(c) He is in constant fear that the French are after him.
(d) He gets joy from the beautiful scenery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is special about Sundays and debts in early 1800s England?

2. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?

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

4. What do the officers and crew of H.M.S. Lively think of their temporary captain, Aubrey?

5. What does Maragall arrange to ease Aubrey's arrival at Port Mahon?

(see the answer key)

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