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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?
(a) Sophia's home.
(b) England.
(c) Familiar monotony of picket blockade.
(d) The sea.

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

3. What history, if any, does Aubrey have with the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) He's never heard of the vessel.
(b) H.M.S. Surprise is another blockade vessel.
(c) He serves on the vessel when he is younger.
(d) He hears the H.M.S. Surprise is bad luck.

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

5. What is Captain Aubrey's attitude toward an opportunity to command H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) He is thrilled.
(b) He is disappointed that he doesn't get a better offer.
(c) He fears he owes too much to Maturin.
(d) He thinks his career will stall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who visit Maturin during his convalescence to record his experiences with the French at Minorca?

2. What becomes of Bonden and Killick when Aubrey assumes his new command in chapter four?

3. In chapter one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?

4. What close friend do Sophie and Dr. Stephen Maturin have in common?

5. How do Maturin's travel plans in chapter four involve Mr. Stanhope?

(see the answer key)

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