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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides seeking treatment in England, what else does Maturin think helps him recover his health after Port Mahon?
(a) He favors a hot, humid climate.
(b) He asks his friends to leave him in peace
(c) A northern, colder climate is Maturin's preference while he tries to recover.
(d) He wants to travel to South Africa.

2. How does Mrs. Williams react to Aubrey's situation in chapter four?
(a) She uses Aubry's misfortune to forbid Sophie's seeing him.
(b) She encourages Maturin to help Aubrey.
(c) She offers Aubrey financial help.
(d) She shuns Aubrey outside the House of Lords.

3. In chapter one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?
(a) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(b) Sir Joseph Blain.
(c) Her cousin Diana.
(d) Jack Aubrey.

4. What becomes of Stanhope's entourage?
(a) They are put ashore on some islands.
(b) They stay in Calcutta.
(c) Three are killed in the battle with the French.
(d) Most pay for passage on the Indiamen transport ships.

5. What becomes of the biological specimens collected on the rocks?
(a) Maturin protects them under the capsized boat.
(b) Maturin tosses them into the sea.
(c) Almost all are lost.
(d) Maturin stores them in a small cave.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the officers and crew of H.M.S. Lively think of their temporary captain, Aubrey?

3. What relationship, if any, does Aubrey have with the captain of the Seringapatam?

4. How many of the French soldiers guarding the prisoners at Port Mahon escape harm?

5. Who is Richard Canning?

(see the answer key)

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