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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?
(a) To head for the Netherlands.
(b) To Minorca.
(c) To India.
(d) Back to England.

2. What is Nicolls' general state of mind when he takes the side trip with Maturin?
(a) He is in despair.
(b) He is unhappy with Aubrey's treatment of him.
(c) He is enthusiastic about the voyage.
(d) He is anxious to further his career.

3. What is Canning's religious background?
(a) He's Jewish.
(b) He's a Roman Catholic priest.
(c) He's a clergyman in the Church of England.
(d) His religious affiliation is unknown.

4. What do the officers and crew of H.M.S. Lively think of their temporary captain, Aubrey?
(a) They greatly respect Aubrey.
(b) They resent Aubrey's taking over.
(c) They are satisfied with the permanent change.
(d) They openly rebel against Aubrey's command.

5. How does Maturin get to the gunboat after the escape from the Port Mahon prison?
(a) He swims across the harbor.
(b) He ride a horse left by Maragall.
(c) He is strapped to a board and carried.
(d) He walks the long way around the island.

Short Answer Questions

1. When supplies run low on H.M.S. Lively, what do some of the crew resort to eating?

2. What is the reason for the argument in chapter seven between Aubrey and Maturin?

3. In chapter one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?

4. What history, if any, does Aubrey have with the H.M.S. Surprise?

5. Is Maturin able to make use of the rowboat?

(see the answer key)

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