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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what woman does Maturin think during chapter six?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Sophia.
(c) Mr. Nicolls' widow.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

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

3. After the prison rescue, how long do Aubrey and his men wait before leaving Port Mahon?
(a) They sail as soon as assembled.
(b) They wait for three days.
(c) They are delayed for weeks.
(d) They leave the afternoon after the prisoners are freed.

4. What is the general attitude towards Mr. Atkins?
(a) Only Stanhope likes Atkins.
(b) Only Aubrey befriends Atkins.
(c) Maturin likes and respects Atkins.
(d) The crew members like Atkins.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Mr. White and Mr. Berkeley second guess their effort to come on the voyage of the H.M.S. Surprise?

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

3. What becomes of Stanhope's entourage?

4. What does Maturin have Aubrey's men take from the Port Mahon prison?

5. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?

(see the answer key)

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