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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 the ruling of the First Lord about the seized Spanish ships?
(a) The First Lord asks Spain for ransom.
(b) Ruling put off until a later meeting.
(c) Captured vessels escheat to the crown.
(d) Ships must be returned to Spain.

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

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

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 case is already settled.
(c) Sir Joseph is jealous of Maturin's fame.
(d) Maturin's identity as intelligence agent is leaked.

5. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?
(a) An English prisoner.
(b) Cache of weapons.
(c) Intercepted English messages.
(d) Current French codebook.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the way to the reunion with H.M.S. Lively's regular captain, Aubrey is supposed to rendezvous with whom?

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

3. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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