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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 Aubrey's fate upon return to England from Port Mahon??
(a) He is cast into debtor's prison.
(b) He is attacked on the street.
(c) He is stripped of his commission.
(d) He is accused of assault.

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

3. What is the ruling of the First Lord about the seized Spanish ships?
(a) Captured vessels escheat to the crown.
(b) Ships must be returned to Spain.
(c) Ruling put off until a later meeting.
(d) The First Lord asks Spain for ransom.

4. What is the name of the officer who witnesses the Port Mahon rescue and slips into the night?
(a) Dutourd.
(b) Maragall.
(c) Admiral Harte.
(d) Bonden.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?

2. On the way to the reunion with H.M.S. Lively's regular captain, Aubrey is supposed to rendezvous with whom?

3. How does H.M.S. Lively get messages and mail while on blockade duty?

4. Why does the First Lord's mention of Stephen Maturin shock and dismay Sir Joseph Blain?

5. At the beginning of the book, with whom is Dr. Stephen Maturin recently involved romantically?

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