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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Maturin's preferred method of recovery when he returns to Britain from Port Mahon?
(a) He resorts to herbal tonics.
(b) He is attended to by Scottish physicians.
(c) He tries some poultices.
(d) He takes the waters at Bath.

2. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?
(a) Stockade near Paris.
(b) Port Mahon.
(c) On a French ship.
(d) In London.

3. What does Aubrey leave on the H.M.S. Surprise as a token of an earlier encounter?
(a) He leaves the French code book.
(b) He carves his initials on the main cap.
(c) He leaves a cache of silver.
(d) He stashes letters in a secret compartment.

4. What travel plans does Sir Joseph arrange for Maturin after the physician's ordeal at Minorca?
(a) He arranges for Maturin to sale to South Africa.
(b) He gets safe passage back to Spain for Maturin.
(c) He hires Maturin to accompany him to Bombay.
(d) He secures a voyage for Maturin to Kampong.

5. Why is the First Lord of the Lords Commissioners not happy about allowing captured Spanish vessels to be considered prizes?
(a) Prime minister is sympathizing with the Spanish.
(b) Aubrey benefits from the prizes.
(c) First Lord fears a Spanish retaliation.
(d) Fortune goes to Sir Joseph Blain.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the prison rescue, how long do Aubrey and his men wait before leaving Port Mahon?

2. Besides seeking treatment in England, what else does Maturin think helps him recover his health after Port Mahon?

3. While traveling under the new orders, where does Aubrey engage in a skirmish with the French?

4. What is the probable fate of many prisoners freed along with Maturin?

5. When does Aubrey first go ashore at Minorca?

(see the answer key)

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