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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What gruesome occurrence follows the French attempt to retaliate on gunboats against Aubrey and H.M.S. Lively?
(a) English crewI ignores white flag and continues to attack.
(b) Pressed Asian sailors laughter at every French attacker.
(c) Aubrey's crew tortures French captives.
(d) French gunboats sink.

3. In chapter one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?
(a) Jack Aubrey.
(b) Her cousin Diana.
(c) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(d) Sir Joseph Blain.

4. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?
(a) They rescue prisoners but French guards escape.
(b) They abandon plans to take the prison.
(c) They successfully take the prison.
(d) They are stalled by weather delay.

5. Why does the First Lord's mention of Stephen Maturin shock and dismay Sir Joseph Blain?
(a) Maturin's identity as intelligence agent is leaked.
(b) Sir Joseph is jealous of Maturin's fame.
(c) It's inappropriate to mention criminal activity.
(d) Maturin's case is already settled.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Aubrey meet with Sophie when he leaves the Grapes?

2. What is the probable fate of many prisoners freed along with Maturin?

3. What does Margall tell Aubrey about Maturin's status on Minorca?

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

5. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?

(see the answer key)

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