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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maragall arrange to ease Aubrey's arrival at Port Mahon?
(a) Vessel gets through the health inspection.
(b) Bribery of lookouts.
(c) Full military salute.
(d) New code for messages.

2. How does Mrs. Williams react to Aubrey's situation in chapter four?
(a) She uses Aubry's misfortune to forbid Sophie's seeing him.
(b) She encourages Maturin to help Aubrey.
(c) She shuns Aubrey outside the House of Lords.
(d) She offers Aubrey financial help.

3. What is one of the results of Diana's illicit affair?
(a) Her move to South Africa.
(b) Her move to India to avoid the scandal.
(c) Diana's separation from her lover.
(d) Her forced wedding.

4. Why are many of the prisoners in bad physical condition at Port Mahon's French prison?
(a) They suffer at the torture rack.
(b) They contract cholera.
(c) There are no food rations.
(d) There is an epidemic of typhus.

5. How does Maturin get to the gunboat after the escape from the Port Mahon prison?
(a) He swims across the harbor.
(b) He ride a horse left by Maragall.
(c) He walks the long way around the island.
(d) He is strapped to a board and carried.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the secret meeting with Sophie in chapter four, where does Aubrey go with Maturin?

2. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?

3. Who is set to take the place of Sir Joseph who is retiring?

4. What is Canning's religious background?

5. Who is Richard Canning?

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