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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter one, under what circumstances do Sir Joseph Blain, Admiral Harte, and various other political and military figures meet?
(a) Quarters of Harte on H.M.S. Lively.
(b) Meeting of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
(c) Ball thrown for the young hero Captain Jack Aubrey.
(d) Funeral of the King of England.

2. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?
(a) An English prisoner.
(b) Cache of weapons.
(c) Intercepted English messages.
(d) Current French codebook.

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. Where does Aubrey meet with Sophie when he leaves the Grapes?
(a) At Sophie's home.
(b) In Aubrey's ship quarters.
(c) At Maturin's estate.
(d) At a deserted crossroads.

5. Who becomes second lieutenant after Nicolls is gone?
(a) Stanhope.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Babbington.
(d) Mr. White.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Margall tell Aubrey about Maturin's status on Minorca?

2. What does Maturin think of this visit to the foretop?

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

4. In what context in chapter eight does Aubrey see Sophia acting as a good wife?

5. When supplies run low on H.M.S. Lively, what do some of the crew resort to eating?

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