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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which enemy ship does Aubrey think equals in battle to the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) Belle Poule.
(b) China fleet's flagship.
(c) Symillante.
(d) H.M.S. Surprise has no equal.

2. What does Maragall arrange to ease Aubrey's arrival at Port Mahon?
(a) New code for messages.
(b) Vessel gets through the health inspection.
(c) Bribery of lookouts.
(d) Full military salute.

3. With what plan of Aubrey does Commodore Moffit fully agree?
(a) To escape the French fleet under the cover of darkness.
(b) To surrender.
(c) To sail back to India for help.
(d) Destroying French rigging to allow for escape.

4. In chapter six, how long is Maturin on the rocky islets?
(a) 7 days.
(b) 24 hours.
(c) For weeks.
(d) Three days.

5. What does Maturin have Aubrey's men take from the Port Mahon prison?
(a) Implements of torture.
(b) French weapons.
(c) Money and jewels.
(d) French official documents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the officer who witnesses the Port Mahon rescue and slips into the night?

2. What animal does Maturin catch on the coast of Brazil?

3. Why does the swell aid Aubrey and the China fleet?

4. In chapter thret, how do Aubrey and members of his crew gain access to Port Mahon?

5. What is the general attitude towards Mr. Atkins?

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