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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Fanshaw?
(a) Aubrey's prize agent .
(b) Sir Joseph's aide.
(c) Solicitor hired to aid Aubrey.
(d) Aubrey's faithful steward.

2. What becomes of Bonden and Killick when Aubrey assumes his new command in chapter four?
(a) They serve aboard the H.M.S. Surprise.
(b) They fight at a tavern and are thrown in jail.
(c) They do not get to port in time to sail.
(d) Killick serves with Aubrey but Bonden disappears.

3. 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.

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

5. What is Captain Aubrey's attitude toward an opportunity to command H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) He is thrilled.
(b) He fears he owes too much to Maturin.
(c) He is disappointed that he doesn't get a better offer.
(d) He thinks his career will stall.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What travel plans does Sir Joseph arrange for Maturin after the physician's ordeal at Minorca?

3. From whom does Aubrey receive several personal letters in Chapter two?

4. What gruesome occurrence follows the French attempt to retaliate on gunboats against Aubrey and H.M.S. Lively?

5. What is the probable fate of many prisoners freed along with Maturin?

(see the answer key)

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