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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How does Maturin help Aubrey's career in Chapter four?
(a) He has Admiral Harte discredited.
(b) He gets Aubrey reassigned to the H.M.S. Lively.
(c) He has Aubrey named captain of the H.M.S. Surprise.
(d) He gets Aubrey named to the House of Lords.

3. How prosperous is the China fleet?
(a) They have cargo totaling one million pounds sterling.
(b) The goods are valued at six million pounds sterling.
(c) They are carrying about three million pounds sterling.
(d) They have goods and cash worth about six hundred pounds sterling.

4. To whom does Aubry write shortly after leaving Bombay?
(a) Sophia.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Mrs. Pullings.

5. Whose navigation abilities does Jack Aubrey doubt in chapter eight?
(a) Sourton's.
(b) His own.
(c) Harrowby's.
(d) Atkins'.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin think of the gift Aubrey accepts from the captain of the Seringapatam?

2. What travel plans does Sir Joseph arrange for Maturin after the physician's ordeal at Minorca?

3. What is the ruling of the First Lord about the seized Spanish ships?

4. In chapter six, how long is Maturin on the rocky islets?

5. Besides seeking treatment in England, what else does Maturin think helps him recover his health after Port Mahon?

(see the answer key)

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