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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What becomes of Bonden and Killick when Aubrey assumes his new command in chapter four?
(a) They serve aboard the H.M.S. Surprise.
(b) They do not get to port in time to sail.
(c) Killick serves with Aubrey but Bonden disappears.
(d) They fight at a tavern and are thrown in jail.

2. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?
(a) He misreads the response.
(b) He draws attention of the French.
(c) He gets no replay from Maturin.
(d) He gets Maturin's signals back .

3. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?
(a) They get away after a week.
(b) The rescue becomes a two day ordeal.
(c) The entire rescue is accomplished in one night.
(d) It takes three days for them to safely get away.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Maturin pays to stay informed of the whereabouts of whom?

2. In chapter one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?

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

4. How does Maturin get to the gunboat after the escape from the Port Mahon prison?

5. After the prison rescue, how long do Aubrey and his men wait before leaving Port Mahon?

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