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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Canning's religious background?
(a) His religious affiliation is unknown.
(b) He's a clergyman in the Church of England.
(c) He's Jewish.
(d) He's a Roman Catholic priest.

2. What does Maragall arrange to ease Aubrey's arrival at Port Mahon?
(a) Full military salute.
(b) Bribery of lookouts.
(c) New code for messages.
(d) Vessel gets through the health inspection.

3. How do Maturin's travel plans in chapter four involve Mr. Stanhope?
(a) Stanhope is the envoy going to Kampong.
(b) Stanhope will captain Maturin's vessel.
(c) Stanhope is the steward assigned to Aubrey.
(d) Maturin hires Mr. Stanhope for the voyage.

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

5. What is the name of the officer who witnesses the Port Mahon rescue and slips into the night?
(a) Admiral Harte.
(b) Maragall.
(c) Dutourd.
(d) Bonden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Is there any lingering worry tied to the escape at Port Mahon?

2. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?

3. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?

4. When does Aubrey first go ashore at Minorca?

5. Besides seeking treatment in England, what else does Maturin think helps him recover his health after Port Mahon?

(see the answer key)

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