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

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

3. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?
(a) Sophia's home.
(b) Familiar monotony of picket blockade.
(c) England.
(d) The sea.

4. Is there any lingering worry tied to the escape at Port Mahon?
(a) Aubrey worries the French officer escape capture.
(b) Maturin worries French prisoners mutiny.
(c) Maturing fears that Sir Joseph hears of the escape.
(d) Aubrey worries that Maragall is killed.

5. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?
(a) He misreads the response.
(b) He gets Maturin's signals back .
(c) He gets no replay from Maturin.
(d) He draws attention of the French.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Jack Aubrey familiar with Port Mahon?

3. By what means does Aubrey sneak away from the Grapes in order to meet with Sophie?

4. What is Canning's religious background?

5. What do the officers and crew of H.M.S. Lively think of their temporary captain, Aubrey?

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