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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Is Maturin able to make use of the rowboat?
(a) No becasuse the boat is lost in the storm.
(b) No because his broken arm prevents him from being able to row the boat.
(c) No because he can't make the boat water tight.
(d) No because Nicolls takes it.

2. What do Diana and Maturin discuss about the local girl Dil?
(a) He complains about Dil's laziness.
(b) He asks Diana to hire Dil.
(c) He wants to help Dil.
(d) He is afraid of scandal.

3. What is the name of the officer who witnesses the Port Mahon rescue and slips into the night?
(a) Dutourd.
(b) Bonden.
(c) Admiral Harte.
(d) Maragall.

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

5. By what means does Aubrey sneak away from the Grapes in order to meet with Sophie?
(a) He hides on a gun boat.
(b) He uses a guard's uniform.
(c) He signals from the beach to the rescue boat .
(d) He hides in a hearse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Richard Canning?

2. In chapter one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?

3. Does Stanhope's death come as a surprise to others on the H.M.S. Surprise?

4. How does Mr. Stourton become first lieutenant on H.M.S. Surprise?

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

(see the answer key)

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