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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jack Aubrey familiar with Port Mahon?
(a) He once lives at Port Mahon.
(b) He vacations there with Sophia.
(c) He meets Diana Villiers there.
(d) He visits Maturin's nearby estate.

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

3. After the prison rescue, how long do Aubrey and his men wait before leaving Port Mahon?
(a) They are delayed for weeks.
(b) They sail as soon as assembled.
(c) They leave the afternoon after the prisoners are freed.
(d) They wait for three days.

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

5. About what woman does Maturin think during chapter six?
(a) Sophia.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Mr. Nicolls' widow.

Short Answer Questions

1. When supplies run low on H.M.S. Lively, what do some of the crew resort to eating?

2. In Bombay, does Maturin's logic convince Aubrey that he should not worry about Sophie's impressions?

3. Who wants to examine the biological specimens on St. Paul's Rocks?

4. Who is Richard Canning?

5. To whom does Aubry write shortly after leaving Bombay?

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