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

2. What history, if any, does Aubrey have with the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) He serves on the vessel when he is younger.
(b) He's never heard of the vessel.
(c) He hears the H.M.S. Surprise is bad luck.
(d) H.M.S. Surprise is another blockade vessel.

3. Maturin pays to stay informed of the whereabouts of whom?
(a) The new First Lord.
(b) Sir Joseph Blain.
(c) Diana Villiers.
(d) Captain Jack Aubrey.

4. Atkins and Stanhope are lectured about sailing by what man?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Bonden.

5. In what context in chapter eight does Aubrey see Sophia acting as a good wife?
(a) He plans their wedding.
(b) He listens to Maturin's praise of Sophia.
(c) He daydreams about Sophia and children.
(d) Sophia reminds him of his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom does Aubrey receive several personal letters in Chapter two?

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

3. What is Aubrey's fate upon return to England from Port Mahon??

4. Who is set to take the place of Sir Joseph who is retiring?

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

(see the answer key)

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