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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who leads the French Armada?
(a) Rear-Admiral Linois.
(b) Maragall.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) French officer Dutourd.

2. What becomes of Bonden and Killick when Aubrey assumes his new command in chapter four?
(a) Killick serves with Aubrey but Bonden disappears.
(b) They do not get to port in time to sail.
(c) They serve aboard the H.M.S. Surprise.
(d) They fight at a tavern and are thrown in jail.

3. The islet of St. Paul's Rocks is located where?
(a) South and west of India.
(b) A day's voyage north of England.
(c) Near the coast of Brazil.
(d) In the Meditteranean.

4. What travel plans does Sir Joseph arrange for Maturin after the physician's ordeal at Minorca?
(a) He gets safe passage back to Spain for Maturin.
(b) He arranges for Maturin to sale to South Africa.
(c) He secures a voyage for Maturin to Kampong.
(d) He hires Maturin to accompany him to Bombay.

5. How does Aubrey know he can trust the man he meets at Minorca?
(a) Man is of high rank and status.
(b) They exchange secret signals.
(c) Man is obviously a relative of Maturin.
(d) Man has official papers of introduction.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sir Joseph Blain discuss with Maturin after the lecture?

3. As the voyage progresses around South America, does the health of Stanhope improve?

4. To what kind of lecture does Maturin go to in Chapter one?

5. What affect does the heat and exposure on St. Paul's Rocks have on Stephen Maturin.

(see the answer key)

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