View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Sophie's meeting with Maturin in chapter one take place?
(a) Mapes Court.
(b) Sophie's cousin's estate.
(c) Home of Captain Jack Aubrey.
(d) Cafe near Sophie's home.

2. Who is set to take the place of Sir Joseph who is retiring?
(a) Admiral Harte.
(b) Mr. Waring.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Aubrey.

3. Why is Jack Aubrey familiar with Port Mahon?
(a) He visits Maturin's nearby estate.
(b) He once lives at Port Mahon.
(c) He vacations there with Sophia.
(d) He meets Diana Villiers there.

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

5. Why does the First Lord's mention of Stephen Maturin shock and dismay Sir Joseph Blain?
(a) Maturin's case is already settled.
(b) Sir Joseph is jealous of Maturin's fame.
(c) Maturin's identity as intelligence agent is leaked.
(d) It's inappropriate to mention criminal activity.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do Maturin's travel plans in chapter four involve Mr. Stanhope?

3. How many of the French soldiers guarding the prisoners at Port Mahon escape harm?

4. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?

5. What close friend do Sophie and Dr. Stephen Maturin have in common?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 310 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample