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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Richard Canning?
(a) New High Lord.
(b) A minister Sophie knows.
(c) A friend to Mrs. Williams.
(d) Diana Villiers' love interest.

2. How does H.M.S. Lively get messages and mail while on blockade duty?
(a) The ship goes into port.
(b) The ship waits for a replacement vessel.
(c) Messenger cutter comes along side.
(d) There's no way to get mail.

3. What is Maturin's preferred method of recovery when he returns to Britain from Port Mahon?
(a) He is attended to by Scottish physicians.
(b) He resorts to herbal tonics.
(c) He takes the waters at Bath.
(d) He tries some poultices.

4. What does Sir Joseph Blain discuss with Maturin after the lecture?
(a) Their trip to South Africa.
(b) Maturin's illicit affair.
(c) French breaking the blockade.
(d) Maturin's identity being disclosed.

5. What is the name of the officer who witnesses the Port Mahon rescue and slips into the night?
(a) Maragall.
(b) Dutourd.
(c) Admiral Harte.
(d) Bonden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?

2. What close friend do Sophie and Dr. Stephen Maturin have in common?

3. What becomes of Bonden and Killick when Aubrey assumes his new command in chapter four?

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

5. Besides seeking treatment in England, what else does Maturin think helps him recover his health after Port Mahon?

(see the answer key)

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