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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?
(a) Sir Joseph Blain's appointment.
(b) Maturin's upcoming field work.
(c) Aubrey on H.M.S. Lively.
(d) High Lord's temporary position.

2. When does Aubrey first go ashore at Minorca?
(a) Waits until noon.
(b) Under cover of the night.
(c) Late afternoon.
(d) At first morning light.

3. What do the officers and crew of H.M.S. Lively think of their temporary captain, Aubrey?
(a) They openly rebel against Aubrey's command.
(b) They greatly respect Aubrey.
(c) They resent Aubrey's taking over.
(d) They are satisfied with the permanent change.

4. When Aubrey first goes ashore on Minorca, who approaches him and wants to talk about Maturin?
(a) Maturin's brother.
(b) An island native.
(c) Joan Maragall.
(d) Governor of the island.

5. While traveling under the new orders, where does Aubrey engage in a skirmish with the French?
(a) At Gibraltar.
(b) Harbor south of London.
(c) At a fortress near Cape Gooseberry.
(d) The coast of Egypt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maturin help Aubrey's career in Chapter four?

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

3. What is Maturin's preferred method of recovery when he returns to Britain from Port Mahon?

4. In chapter one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?

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

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