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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason for the argument in chapter seven between Aubrey and Maturin?
(a) Maturin accuses Aubrey of being unfaithful to Sophia.
(b) They argue about their loves, Sophia and Diana.
(c) Aubrey accuses Maturin of gambling.
(d) They argue about the new first lieutenant.

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

3. What does Aubrey realize when he returns to the China fleet?
(a) He is completely fooled the French armada.
(b) The French armada finds the China fleet as well.
(c) The China fleet sumpathizes with the French.
(d) The China fleet is not able to help him.

4. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?
(a) Sophia's home.
(b) Familiar monotony of picket blockade.
(c) The sea.
(d) England.

5. While in Bombay, what does Maturin learn becomes of Sophie's sisters?
(a) One sister is pregnant and the other runs away.
(b) They move to Scotland.
(c) They are both married.
(d) They both find jobs as governesses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes of Bonden and Killick when Aubrey assumes his new command in chapter four?

2. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?

3. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?

4. What fleet does the H.M.S. Surprise engage in battle with?

5. Why do Mr. White and Mr. Berkeley second guess their effort to come on the voyage of the H.M.S. Surprise?

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