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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whom does Aubrey receive several personal letters in Chapter two?
(a) From Admiral Harte.
(b) From Sophia.
(c) From Diana Villiers.
(d) He gets no personal mail.

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

3. What does Maturin think of the gift Aubrey accepts from the captain of the Seringapatam?
(a) He relates the plumage to attraction for mating purposes.
(b) He goes on about the history of cutlery.
(c) He uses the treasure to lecture Aubrey about debts.
(d) He says jewlry is frivolous.

4. What is the coast like where Aubrey goes ashore at Minorca?
(a) Small French fort.
(b) Bustling port city.
(c) Sheltered cove near the shipbuilding yard.
(d) Deserted area of the coast.

5. What is Aubrey's reaction to Stanhope's demise?
(a) He feels the voyage is for nothing.
(b) He is optimistic that their troubles are over.
(c) He is sad to lose his chess partner.
(d) He is glad to be rid of the burden.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Besides the squall that maroons Maturin, what other frustrating weather does the H.M.S. Surprise experience near Brazil?

3. What does Aubrey hope to make the Port Mahon rescue appear to be?

4. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?

5. What is Maturin's solution to his problems with Canning?

(see the answer key)

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