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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Fanshaw?
(a) Sir Joseph's aide.
(b) Aubrey's faithful steward.
(c) Solicitor hired to aid Aubrey.
(d) Aubrey's prize agent .

2. In chapter one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?
(a) Her lover is a married man.
(b) Her lover is a priest.
(c) She is still married.
(d) Her lover is also her cousin.

3. How does Maturin get to the gunboat after the escape from the Port Mahon prison?
(a) He walks the long way around the island.
(b) He ride a horse left by Maragall.
(c) He is strapped to a board and carried.
(d) He swims across the harbor.

4. At the beginning of the book, with whom is Dr. Stephen Maturin recently involved romantically?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Sophie's sister.
(d) A secret romantic interest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?

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

3. What French information that Aubrey acquires aids in his sailing into Port Mahon?

4. Where does H.M.S. Lively help run a frigate-picket blockade in chapter two?

5. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?

(see the answer key)

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