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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who surprises Maturin and Diana with an early arrival?
(a) Dil.
(b) Canning.
(c) Bonden.
(d) Stanhope.

2. From whom does Aubrey receive several personal letters in Chapter two?
(a) From Sophia.
(b) From Diana Villiers.
(c) He gets no personal mail.
(d) From Admiral Harte.

3. What do the officers and crew of H.M.S. Lively think of their temporary captain, Aubrey?
(a) They are satisfied with the permanent change.
(b) They resent Aubrey's taking over.
(c) They greatly respect Aubrey.
(d) They openly rebel against Aubrey's command.

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

5. Who is appointed as acting third lieutenant after Maturin returns without Nicolls?
(a) No one.
(b) Bonden.
(c) Babbington.
(d) Blain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Maturin make to Dil?

2. What consumes all of Aubrey's time while the H.M.S. Surprise is anchored at Bombay?

3. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?

4. After the prison rescue, how long do Aubrey and his men wait before leaving Port Mahon?

5. Who is Richard Canning?

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