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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?
(a) They are stalled by weather delay.
(b) They abandon plans to take the prison.
(c) They rescue prisoners but French guards escape.
(d) They successfully take the prison.

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

3. Where does H.M.S. Lively help run a frigate-picket blockade in chapter two?
(a) Off the coast of Toulon.
(b) Near the coast of India.
(c) French port of Le Havre.
(d) French colonies in the New World.

4. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?
(a) To head for the Netherlands.
(b) To Minorca.
(c) Back to England.
(d) To India.

5. After the prison rescue, how long do Aubrey and his men wait before leaving Port Mahon?
(a) They sail as soon as assembled.
(b) They are delayed for weeks.
(c) They wait for three days.
(d) They leave the afternoon after the prisoners are freed.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?

2. When does Aubrey first go ashore at Minorca?

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

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

5. Whom do Aubrey and his men plan to free at Port Mahon?

(see the answer key)

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