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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?
(a) They abandon plans to take the prison.
(b) They are stalled by weather delay.
(c) They rescue prisoners but French guards escape.
(d) They successfully take the prison.

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

3. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?
(a) To head for the Netherlands.
(b) To Minorca.
(c) Back to England.
(d) To India.

4. In chapter one, under what circumstances do Sir Joseph Blain, Admiral Harte, and various other political and military figures meet?
(a) Funeral of the King of England.
(b) Meeting of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
(c) Ball thrown for the young hero Captain Jack Aubrey.
(d) Quarters of Harte on H.M.S. Lively.

5. How does Maturin handle the confession of Nicolls?
(a) He tells Nicolls he will consult with Aubrey.
(b) He plays down what Nicolls has to say.
(c) He suggests they immediatly return to the H.M.S. Surprise.
(d) He refers Nicoll's to Stanhope.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In chapter one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?

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

4. How do Maturin's travel plans in chapter four involve Mr. Stanhope?

5. With what kind of communication does Aubrey augment the initial method of light flashes at Minorca?

(see the answer key)

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