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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?
(a) To India.
(b) To head for the Netherlands.
(c) To Minorca.
(d) Back to England.

2. What does Sir Joseph Blain discuss with Maturin after the lecture?
(a) French breaking the blockade.
(b) Maturin's illicit affair.
(c) Maturin's identity being disclosed.
(d) Their trip to South Africa.

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

4. Who is Richard Canning?
(a) New High Lord.
(b) Diana Villiers' love interest.
(c) A friend to Mrs. Williams.
(d) A minister Sophie knows.

5. What is the coast like where Aubrey goes ashore at Minorca?
(a) Small French fort.
(b) Sheltered cove near the shipbuilding yard.
(c) Bustling port city.
(d) Deserted area of the coast.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the prison rescue, how long do Aubrey and his men wait before leaving Port Mahon?

2. How does Maturin get to the gunboat after the escape from the Port Mahon prison?

3. In chapter one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?

4. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?

5. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?

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