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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who conducts the inspection of H.M.S. Surprise in chapter five?
(a) Admiral Harte.
(b) Mr. White.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Aubrey.

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

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

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

5. What maneuvering is involved in getting Maturin and his patient to their destination?
(a) Locals to send out a small craft.
(b) It involves towing the ship.
(c) They must carefully sail through rocks.
(d) They have to quickly change sails.

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes of Bonden and Killick when Aubrey assumes his new command in chapter four?

2. What personal tragedy recently happens to the captain of the Seringapatam?

3. Atkins and Stanhope are lectured about sailing by what man?

4. While Aubrey and Maturin are up in the foretop, what sighting does the crew make?

5. What close friend do Sophie and Dr. Stephen Maturin have in common?

(see the answer key)

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