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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Is Stanhope the only passenger on the H.M.S. Surprise who suffers from seasickness?
(a) Stanhope's entourage also suffer seasickness.
(b) Maturin is often seasick.
(c) No one else is seasick.
(d) Several crew members get seasick.

2. The islet of St. Paul's Rocks is located where?
(a) South and west of India.
(b) In the Meditteranean.
(c) Near the coast of Brazil.
(d) A day's voyage north of England.

3. How many of the French soldiers guarding the prisoners at Port Mahon escape harm?
(a) Only the prison commander dies.
(b) One French officer gets away.
(c) All French are killed.
(d) Only two guards are wounded.

4. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?
(a) Blockading the French.
(b) Escorting the captured Spanish vessels.
(c) Going to India.
(d) Leading an attack on the Spanish.

5. In chapter five, Maturin and Nicolls set off in a rowboat to what location?
(a) They go to St. Paul's Rocks.
(b) They take an extended trip to a deserted monastery.
(c) They row to the shore of Brazil.
(d) They row to another English vessel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the losses suffered by the H.M.S. Surprise and the China fleet in their encounter with Linois?

3. How does Maturin handle the confession of Nicolls?

4. As the voyage progresses around South America, does the health of Stanhope improve?

5. While traveling under the new orders, where does Aubrey engage in a skirmish with the French?

(see the answer key)

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