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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Aubrey hope to make the Port Mahon rescue appear to be?
(a) Unaided uprising of jailed men.
(b) Work of pirates.
(c) English attack.
(d) Locals aiding the prisoners.

4. How does Maturin help Aubrey's career in Chapter four?
(a) He has Aubrey named captain of the H.M.S. Surprise.
(b) He gets Aubrey named to the House of Lords.
(c) He has Admiral Harte discredited.
(d) He gets Aubrey reassigned to the H.M.S. Lively.

5. Where does Sophie's meeting with Maturin in chapter one take place?
(a) Home of Captain Jack Aubrey.
(b) Sophie's cousin's estate.
(c) Mapes Court.
(d) Cafe near Sophie's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wants to examine the biological specimens on St. Paul's Rocks?

2. In chapter five, Maturin and Nicolls set off in a rowboat to what location?

3. Why is the First Lord of the Lords Commissioners not happy about allowing captured Spanish vessels to be considered prizes?

4. What does Sir Joseph Blain discuss with Maturin after the lecture?

5. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?

(see the answer key)

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