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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey leave on the H.M.S. Surprise as a token of an earlier encounter?
(a) He leaves the French code book.
(b) He stashes letters in a secret compartment.
(c) He leaves a cache of silver.
(d) He carves his initials on the main cap.

2. In what context in chapter eight does Aubrey see Sophia acting as a good wife?
(a) Sophia reminds him of his mother.
(b) He daydreams about Sophia and children.
(c) He listens to Maturin's praise of Sophia.
(d) He plans their wedding.

3. Why is Jack Aubrey familiar with Port Mahon?
(a) He meets Diana Villiers there.
(b) He once lives at Port Mahon.
(c) He visits Maturin's nearby estate.
(d) He vacations there with Sophia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes of the biological specimens collected on the rocks?

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

3. To whom does Aubry write shortly after leaving Bombay?

4. What is Maturin's reaction to the heat he experiences on the side trip with Nicolls?

5. What diet addition helps the crew of the H.M.S. Surprise combat scurvy?

(see the answer key)

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