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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wants to examine the biological specimens on St. Paul's Rocks?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Mr. White.
(d) Stanhope.

2. What is the name of the officer who witnesses the Port Mahon rescue and slips into the night?
(a) Maragall.
(b) Bonden.
(c) Admiral Harte.
(d) Dutourd.

3. Why does the First Lord's mention of Stephen Maturin shock and dismay Sir Joseph Blain?
(a) It's inappropriate to mention criminal activity.
(b) Maturin's case is already settled.
(c) Sir Joseph is jealous of Maturin's fame.
(d) Maturin's identity as intelligence agent is leaked.

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

5. Whom do Aubrey and his men plan to free at Port Mahon?
(a) Only Maturin.
(b) Chinese prisoners.
(c) Sailors captured the night before.
(d) All prisoners held by the French.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their short trip in the rowboat, what surprising weather catches Nicolls and Maturin off guard?

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

3. How does Maturin handle the confession of Nicolls?

4. How does Aubrey know he can trust the man he meets at Minorca?

5. By what means does Aubrey sneak away from the Grapes in order to meet with Sophie?

(see the answer key)

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