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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Atkins and Stanhope are lectured about sailing by what man?
(a) Bonden.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Maturin.

2. During their short trip in the rowboat, what surprising weather catches Nicolls and Maturin off guard?
(a) A prolonged calm.
(b) A sudden and severe storm.
(c) The extreme heat.
(d) A cooling breeze.

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

4. On the way to the reunion with H.M.S. Lively's regular captain, Aubrey is supposed to rendezvous with whom?
(a) Sophia.
(b) Sir Joseph Blain.
(c) Unknown British spy.
(d) Maturin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the First Lord of the Lords Commissioners not happy about allowing captured Spanish vessels to be considered prizes?

2. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?

3. How does H.M.S. Lively get messages and mail while on blockade duty?

4. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?

5. At the beginning of the book, with whom is Dr. Stephen Maturin recently involved romantically?

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