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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Margall tell Aubrey about Maturin's status on Minorca?
(a) Maturin is tortured and killed.
(b) Maturin is imprisoned and tortured.
(c) Maturin is reassigned by the British.
(d) Maturin can no longer be trusted by the British.

3. In chapter five, Maturin and Nicolls set off in a rowboat to what location?
(a) They go to St. Paul's Rocks.
(b) They row to the shore of Brazil.
(c) They take an extended trip to a deserted monastery.
(d) They row to another English vessel.

4. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?
(a) The sea.
(b) Sophia's home.
(c) Familiar monotony of picket blockade.
(d) England.

5. How does Aubrey know he can trust the man he meets at Minorca?
(a) Man is of high rank and status.
(b) Man is obviously a relative of Maturin.
(c) Man has official papers of introduction.
(d) They exchange secret signals.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the secret meeting with Sophie in chapter four, where does Aubrey go with Maturin?

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

3. Who visit Maturin during his convalescence to record his experiences with the French at Minorca?

4. Why is Jack Aubrey familiar with Port Mahon?

5. What does Aubrey leave on the H.M.S. Surprise as a token of an earlier encounter?

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