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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When church services are held on Sunday in chapter 5, who preaches the sermon?
(a) Mr. White.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Mr. Stanhope.

2. What is Captain Aubrey's attitude toward an opportunity to command H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) He is thrilled.
(b) He fears he owes too much to Maturin.
(c) He is disappointed that he doesn't get a better offer.
(d) He thinks his career will stall.

3. What is special about Sundays and debts in early 1800s England?
(a) Sunday is when interest on loans is compounded.
(b) Sunday is a debtor's holiday.
(c) Sunday is when prisoners are allowed home visits.
(d) Sundays are when debts come due.

4. Who conducts the inspection of H.M.S. Surprise in chapter five?
(a) Admiral Harte.
(b) Mr. White.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Maturin.

5. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?
(a) They abandon plans to take the prison.
(b) They rescue prisoners but French guards escape.
(c) They successfully take the prison.
(d) They are stalled by weather delay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Maturin catch on the coast of Brazil?

2. Maturin pays to stay informed of the whereabouts of whom?

3. What becomes of the biological specimens collected on the rocks?

4. What does Margall tell Aubrey about Maturin's status on Minorca?

5. What does Stanhope's physical condition push Aubrey to do in spite of safety concerns?

(see the answer key)

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