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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why must Maturin be rushed away from the duel scene?
(a) Calcutta law forbids dueling.
(b) Diana sends for Maturin.
(c) Aubrey sendsfor him.
(d) Canning's relatives threaten Maturin.

2. What are the losses suffered by the H.M.S. Surprise and the China fleet in their encounter with Linois?
(a) Only one sailor is killed.
(b) No damage.
(c) Aubrey is the only man wounded.
(d) A few dead, more wounded, and damage to the ship.

3. How does Maturin react to what Sir Joseph tells him at their meeting after the lecture?
(a) He determines to complete his mission,
(b) He does not believe Sir Joseph.
(c) He leaves for South Africa.
(d) He decides to call off his mission.

4. To what kind of lecture does Maturin go to in Chapter one?
(a) A lecture on insects.
(b) A lecture on human anatomy.
(c) Bird watching lecture.
(d) Political lecture.

5. Where does Aubrey meet with Sophie when he leaves the Grapes?
(a) At Maturin's estate.
(b) At Sophie's home.
(c) In Aubrey's ship quarters.
(d) At a deserted crossroads.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Aubrey first goes ashore on Minorca, who approaches him and wants to talk about Maturin?

2. What is Nicolls' general state of mind when he takes the side trip with Maturin?

3. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?

4. Why does the H.M.S. Surprise stop at Madeira?

5. Whom do Aubrey and his men plan to free at Port Mahon?

(see the answer key)

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