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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What is Aubrey's reaction to Stanhope's demise?
(a) He is optimistic that their troubles are over.
(b) He is sad to lose his chess partner.
(c) He feels the voyage is for nothing.
(d) He is glad to be rid of the burden.

3. Does Stanhope's death come as a surprise to others on the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) The officers are surprised since Stanhope is so young.
(b) Only Maturin is surprised by Stanhope dying.
(c) The death of Stanhope surprises no one after his continued illness.
(d) No one expects Stanhope to die.

4. What threat does Aubrey make in respect to Maturin?
(a) To have Maturin arrested.
(b) To leave Bombay without Maturin.
(c) To ruin Maturin.
(d) To tell Canning of Maturin's intentions.

5. With what kind of communication does Aubrey augment the initial method of light flashes at Minorca?
(a) He gives native boy a written message.
(b) He abandons communication.
(c) He leaves private marks on shore.
(d) He leaves a series of rock piles on the beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?

2. How prosperous is the China fleet?

3. How does Maturin react to what Sir Joseph tells him at their meeting after the lecture?

4. What maneuvering is involved in getting Maturin and his patient to their destination?

5. After the secret meeting with Sophie in chapter four, where does Aubrey go with Maturin?

(see the answer key)

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