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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 the probable fate of many prisoners freed along with Maturin?
(a) They are recaptured and put to death.
(b) They swim to a nearby island.
(c) They join the crew of H.M.S. Lively.
(d) They die of torture injuries.

2. What does Margall tell Aubrey about Maturin's status on Minorca?
(a) Maturin can no longer be trusted by the British.
(b) Maturin is imprisoned and tortured.
(c) Maturin is tortured and killed.
(d) Maturin is reassigned by the British.

3. From whom does Aubrey receive several personal letters in Chapter two?
(a) From Diana Villiers.
(b) From Sophia.
(c) From Admiral Harte.
(d) He gets no personal mail.

4. What does Aubrey hope to make the Port Mahon rescue appear to be?
(a) Locals aiding the prisoners.
(b) Unaided uprising of jailed men.
(c) Work of pirates.
(d) English attack.

5. Why does the First Lord's mention of Stephen Maturin shock and dismay Sir Joseph Blain?
(a) Sir Joseph is jealous of Maturin's fame.
(b) It's inappropriate to mention criminal activity.
(c) Maturin's identity as intelligence agent is leaked.
(d) Maturin's case is already settled.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is special about Sundays and debts in early 1800s England?

3. What does Aubrey leave on the H.M.S. Surprise as a token of an earlier encounter?

4. What does Maturin have Aubrey's men take from the Port Mahon prison?

5. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?

(see the answer key)

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