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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 one of the results of Diana's illicit affair?
(a) Diana's separation from her lover.
(b) Her move to South Africa.
(c) Her forced wedding.
(d) Her move to India to avoid the scandal.

2. When Aubrey first goes ashore on Minorca, who approaches him and wants to talk about Maturin?
(a) An island native.
(b) Joan Maragall.
(c) Maturin's brother.
(d) Governor of the island.

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

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

5. How does Maturin react to what Sir Joseph tells him at their meeting after the lecture?
(a) He does not believe Sir Joseph.
(b) He determines to complete his mission,
(c) He decides to call off his mission.
(d) He leaves for South Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sophie's meeting with Maturin in chapter one take place?

2. How does Maturin help Aubrey's career in Chapter four?

3. What is Aubrey's fate upon return to England from Port Mahon??

4. Who is Richard Canning?

5. What is the coast like where Aubrey goes ashore at Minorca?

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