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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the intended use of the gift Jack Aubrey accepts on behalf of Sophie from the captain of the Seringapatam?
(a) Money from selling the treasure is to pay off debts.
(b) The pearls are for a necklace.
(c) The sword is to hang above a fireplace.
(d) The bird's plumage is for a fancy hat.

2. Why does the H.M.S. Surprise stop at Madeira?
(a) To pick up more fruit to combat scurvy.
(b) To allow Maturin to recover.
(c) To water and to get news.
(d) To defend against French.

3. What does Maturin think of this visit to the foretop?
(a) It is beautiful and he plans to return often.
(b) He is unimpressed with the view.
(c) He is afraid of heights.
(d) He is too depressed to enjoy the view.

4. What is the outcome of Maturin's radical treatment of his wound?
(a) He cannot remove the ball from his chest.
(b) His recovery is very fast.
(c) He admits he needs another physician.
(d) He develops a high fever.

5. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?
(a) They are stalled by weather delay.
(b) They abandon plans to take the prison.
(c) They rescue prisoners but French guards escape.
(d) They successfully take the prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who conducts the inspection of H.M.S. Surprise in chapter five?

2. Of what does Canning accuse Diana?

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

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

5. From what disorder does Aubrey think some of the men are suffering?

(see the answer key)

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