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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Nicolls, the second lieutenant, appear during the inspection?
(a) He is late and then rude to the other officers.
(b) He is dirty and unkept.
(c) He is a good example for the rest of the sailors.
(d) He refuses to appear on deck.

3. Why do Mr. White and Mr. Berkeley second guess their effort to come on the voyage of the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) They resent the way they are treated by the crew.
(b) They are frightened by a severe storm.
(c) They are paid poorly by Stanhope.
(d) They are embarrassed to be of no help.

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

5. What is Maturin's preferred method of recovery when he returns to Britain from Port Mahon?
(a) He tries some poultices.
(b) He takes the waters at Bath.
(c) He is attended to by Scottish physicians.
(d) He resorts to herbal tonics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of the French soldiers guarding the prisoners at Port Mahon escape harm?

2. Why does Maturin not go to see Diana when he first finds out where she lives in Bombay?

3. Besides seeking treatment in England, what else does Maturin think helps him recover his health after Port Mahon?

4. What do the officers and crew of H.M.S. Lively think of their temporary captain, Aubrey?

5. How does Maturin aid in Aubrey's rescue attempt at Port Mahon?

(see the answer key)

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