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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Aubrey first goes ashore on Minorca, who approaches him and wants to talk about Maturin?
(a) Maturin's brother.
(b) Governor of the island.
(c) Joan Maragall.
(d) An island native.

2. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?
(a) Escorting the captured Spanish vessels.
(b) Blockading the French.
(c) Leading an attack on the Spanish.
(d) Going to India.

3. What is one of the results of Diana's illicit affair?
(a) Her move to South Africa.
(b) Her forced wedding.
(c) Her move to India to avoid the scandal.
(d) Diana's separation from her lover.

4. What is Canning's religious background?
(a) He's Jewish.
(b) His religious affiliation is unknown.
(c) He's a clergyman in the Church of England.
(d) He's a Roman Catholic priest.

5. What is Maturin's preferred method of recovery when he returns to Britain from Port Mahon?
(a) He is attended to by Scottish physicians.
(b) He takes the waters at Bath.
(c) He tries some poultices.
(d) He resorts to herbal tonics.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom does Aubrey receive several personal letters in Chapter two?

2. Who is Fanshaw?

3. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?

4. What becomes of Bonden and Killick when Aubrey assumes his new command in chapter four?

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

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