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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 hope to make the Port Mahon rescue appear to be?
(a) English attack.
(b) Unaided uprising of jailed men.
(c) Work of pirates.
(d) Locals aiding the prisoners.

2. What history, if any, does Aubrey have with the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) He hears the H.M.S. Surprise is bad luck.
(b) He's never heard of the vessel.
(c) He serves on the vessel when he is younger.
(d) H.M.S. Surprise is another blockade vessel.

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

4. Who becomes second lieutenant after Nicolls is gone?
(a) Babbington.
(b) Stanhope.
(c) Pullings.
(d) Mr. White.

5. After the prison rescue, how long do Aubrey and his men wait before leaving Port Mahon?
(a) They wait for three days.
(b) They sail as soon as assembled.
(c) They leave the afternoon after the prisoners are freed.
(d) They are delayed for weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Maturin catch on the coast of Brazil?

2. How does Maturin handle the confession of Nicolls?

3. Where does Sophie's meeting with Maturin in chapter one take place?

4. What problems, if any, does the inspection of the H.M.S. Surprise uncover?

5. Who is waiting for Maturin at his lodging when Maturin returns from meeting with Diana?

(see the answer key)

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