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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Maturin get to the gunboat after the escape from the Port Mahon prison?
(a) He swims across the harbor.
(b) He is strapped to a board and carried.
(c) He walks the long way around the island.
(d) He ride a horse left by Maragall.

2. What does Maturin receive from England while he is in Bombay?
(a) Books about nature.
(b) Money from friends.
(c) Official reports and letters from Sophie.
(d) Several letters from Diana.

3. In what direction is the H.M.S. Surprise headed while in the sea near Brazil?
(a) East to avoid the tradewinds.
(b) South along the coast.
(c) Northwest direction.
(d) Northeast toward England.

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

5. Where does Sophie's meeting with Maturin in chapter one take place?
(a) Sophie's cousin's estate.
(b) Cafe near Sophie's home.
(c) Mapes Court.
(d) Home of Captain Jack Aubrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who surprises Maturin and Diana with an early arrival?

2. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?

3. To what kind of lecture does Maturin go to in Chapter one?

4. At the beginning of the book, with whom is Dr. Stephen Maturin recently involved romantically?

5. In chapter five, Maturin and Nicolls set off in a rowboat to what location?

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