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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does H.M.S. Lively get messages and mail while on blockade duty?
(a) The ship goes into port.
(b) There's no way to get mail.
(c) The ship waits for a replacement vessel.
(d) Messenger cutter comes along side.

2. Who conducts the inspection of H.M.S. Surprise in chapter five?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Mr. White.
(c) Admiral Harte.
(d) Maturin.

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

4. How does Mr. Nicolls, the second lieutenant, appear during the inspection?
(a) He refuses to appear on deck.
(b) He is a good example for the rest of the sailors.
(c) He is late and then rude to the other officers.
(d) He is dirty and unkept.

5. What becomes of the biological specimens collected on the rocks?
(a) Maturin stores them in a small cave.
(b) Maturin protects them under the capsized boat.
(c) Maturin tosses them into the sea.
(d) Almost all are lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Fanshaw?

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

3. What is Canning's religious background?

4. When church services are held on Sunday in chapter 5, who preaches the sermon?

5. What travel plans does Sir Joseph arrange for Maturin after the physician's ordeal at Minorca?

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