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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is waiting for Maturin at his lodging when Maturin returns from meeting with Diana?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Dil's father.
(d) Bonden.

2. What gift does the Seringapatam's captain make to Jack Aubrey?
(a) A finely detailed sword.
(b) Some captured treasure.
(c) Pearls for Sophia.
(d) A bird of paradise.

3. How does Aubrey use the H.M.S. Surprise as a kind of decoy in his initial encounter with Linois' ships?
(a) He changes direction so quickly that it fools Linois.
(b) He gets Linois to chase away from the China fleet.
(c) He gets just out of gun distance before Linois fires.
(d) He disguises the H.M.S. Surprise as a commercial vessel.

4. When they meet, what does Diana tell Maturin about her relationship with Canning?
(a) Canning makes her happy.
(b) Canning still loves his wife.
(c) Canning is running out of money.
(d) They often fight.

5. What does the Marine Captain suggest Maturin do to Canning?
(a) Sue Canning in court.
(b) Ignore Canning.
(c) Spread rumors about Canning.
(d) Have a group of Marines give Canning a public beating.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wants to examine the biological specimens on St. Paul's Rocks?

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

3. To what kind of lecture does Maturin go to in Chapter one?

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

5. What is Aubrey's reaction to Stanhope's demise?

(see the answer key)

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