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

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

3. What history, if any, does Aubrey have with the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) He hears the H.M.S. Surprise is bad luck.
(b) He's never heard of the vessel.
(c) He serves on the vessel when he is younger.
(d) H.M.S. Surprise is another blockade vessel.

4. To what kind of lecture does Maturin go to in Chapter one?
(a) A lecture on insects.
(b) Bird watching lecture.
(c) Political lecture.
(d) A lecture on human anatomy.

5. Where does Aubrey meet with Sophie when he leaves the Grapes?
(a) In Aubrey's ship quarters.
(b) At Sophie's home.
(c) At a deserted crossroads.
(d) At Maturin's estate.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter thret, how do Aubrey and members of his crew gain access to Port Mahon?

2. What does Maragall arrange to ease Aubrey's arrival at Port Mahon?

3. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?

4. Who is Fanshaw?

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

(see the answer key)

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