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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Maturin react to what Sir Joseph tells him at their meeting after the lecture?
(a) He does not believe Sir Joseph.
(b) He leaves for South Africa.
(c) He decides to call off his mission.
(d) He determines to complete his mission,

2. How many of the French soldiers guarding the prisoners at Port Mahon escape harm?
(a) Only two guards are wounded.
(b) One French officer gets away.
(c) Only the prison commander dies.
(d) All French are killed.

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

4. With what kind of communication does Aubrey augment the initial method of light flashes at Minorca?
(a) He leaves private marks on shore.
(b) He abandons communication.
(c) He gives native boy a written message.
(d) He leaves a series of rock piles on the beach.

5. Where does H.M.S. Lively help run a frigate-picket blockade in chapter two?
(a) Near the coast of India.
(b) Off the coast of Toulon.
(c) French port of Le Havre.
(d) French colonies in the New World.

Short Answer Questions

1. While traveling under the new orders, where does Aubrey engage in a skirmish with the French?

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

3. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?

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

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

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