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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Maturin get to the gunboat after the escape from the Port Mahon prison?
(a) He swims across the harbor.
(b) He ride a horse left by Maragall.
(c) He walks the long way around the island.
(d) He is strapped to a board and carried.

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

3. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?
(a) He gets no replay from Maturin.
(b) He draws attention of the French.
(c) He misreads the response.
(d) He gets Maturin's signals back .

4. Who visit Maturin during his convalescence to record his experiences with the French at Minorca?
(a) Sophia and her mother.
(b) Aubrey and Killick.
(c) Sir Joseph and Mr. Waring.
(d) Bonden and Killick.

5. Atkins and Stanhope are lectured about sailing by what man?
(a) Bonden.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Aubrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey know he can trust the man he meets at Minorca?

2. At the beginning of the book, with whom is Dr. Stephen Maturin recently involved romantically?

3. As the voyage progresses around South America, does the health of Stanhope improve?

4. What is the general attitude towards Mr. Atkins?

5. In chapter six, how long is Maturin on the rocky islets?

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