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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What becomes of Stanhope's entourage?
(a) They are put ashore on some islands.
(b) Most pay for passage on the Indiamen transport ships.
(c) They stay in Calcutta.
(d) Three are killed in the battle with the French.

2. Who acts as Maturin's second?
(a) M'Alister.
(b) Marine Captain Etherege.
(c) Captain Aubrey,
(d) Diana's brother.

3. How does Aubrey know he can trust the man he meets at Minorca?
(a) They exchange secret signals.
(b) Man is of high rank and status.
(c) Man has official papers of introduction.
(d) Man is obviously a relative of Maturin.

4. Whom does Maturin teach to read and write in chapter six?
(a) Bonden.
(b) Mr. White.
(c) Most of the crew.
(d) Mr. Pullings.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. By what means does Aubrey sneak away from the Grapes in order to meet with Sophie?

2. Who is appointed as acting third lieutenant after Maturin returns without Nicolls?

3. In chapter thret, how do Aubrey and members of his crew gain access to Port Mahon?

4. Who surprises Maturin and Diana with an early arrival?

5. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?

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