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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ideas does Aubrey take from his time with the China fleet?
(a) Maneuvers to use on the French.
(b) A new approach to discipline.
(c) A new method of rigging.
(d) Better food on the China's flagship,

2. What is the name of the officer who witnesses the Port Mahon rescue and slips into the night?
(a) Bonden.
(b) Admiral Harte.
(c) Dutourd.
(d) Maragall.

3. In chapter one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?
(a) She is still married.
(b) Her lover is a married man.
(c) Her lover is a priest.
(d) Her lover is also her cousin.

4. Why does Aubrey watch Maturin alone during the difficult part of recovery after the duel?
(a) Aubrey wants the time to himself to think.
(b) He assumes he is the only one who can help Maturin.
(c) Maturin has secret intelligence he might reveal.
(d) Maturin is disliked by the crew.

5. Is there any lingering worry tied to the escape at Port Mahon?
(a) Maturing fears that Sir Joseph hears of the escape.
(b) Aubrey worries that Maragall is killed.
(c) Maturin worries French prisoners mutiny.
(d) Aubrey worries the French officer escape capture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Canning do to Maturin?

2. How do Maturin's travel plans in chapter four involve Mr. Stanhope?

3. How does Captain Aubrey react to Maturin and M'Alister's medical skill?

4. What affect does the heat and exposure on St. Paul's Rocks have on Stephen Maturin.

5. What does Maturin do to at least partly ease his conscience about Dil's murder?

(see the answer key)

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