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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What close friend do Sophie and Dr. Stephen Maturin have in common?
(a) First Lord of the Lords Commissioners.
(b) Sophie's sister Cecilia.
(c) Jack Aubrey.
(d) Admiral Harte.

2. In chapter one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?
(a) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(b) Her cousin Diana.
(c) Sir Joseph Blain.
(d) Jack Aubrey.

3. To what kind of lecture does Maturin go to in Chapter one?
(a) Bird watching lecture.
(b) A lecture on insects.
(c) Political lecture.
(d) A lecture on human anatomy.

4. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?
(a) Stockade near Paris.
(b) On a French ship.
(c) Port Mahon.
(d) In London.

5. How does Maturin aid in Aubrey's rescue attempt at Port Mahon?
(a) He kills an escaping French officer.
(b) He joins in the battle.
(c) He entices the French commander back to prison.
(d) He supplies disguises.

Short Answer Questions

1. Maturin pays to stay informed of the whereabouts of whom?

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

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

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

5. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?

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