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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What consumes all of Aubrey's time while the H.M.S. Surprise is anchored at Bombay?
(a) He supervises refitting the ship.
(b) He takes a vacation.
(c) He helps Maturin with business.
(d) He searches for Diana.

2. 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 successfully take the prison.
(c) They abandon plans to take the prison.
(d) They are stalled by weather delay.

3. What does Maturin think of the gift Aubrey accepts from the captain of the Seringapatam?
(a) He relates the plumage to attraction for mating purposes.
(b) He says jewlry is frivolous.
(c) He goes on about the history of cutlery.
(d) He uses the treasure to lecture Aubrey about debts.

4. How does Maturin aid in Aubrey's rescue attempt at Port Mahon?
(a) He supplies disguises.
(b) He entices the French commander back to prison.
(c) He kills an escaping French officer.
(d) He joins in the battle.

5. To what kind of lecture does Maturin go to in Chapter one?
(a) A lecture on insects.
(b) Bird watching lecture.
(c) A lecture on human anatomy.
(d) Political lecture.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Nicolls confesses what to Maturin on their journey?

3. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?

4. What woman does Maturin visit in Calcutta?

5. Does the sudden storm near St. Paul's Rocks affect the H.M.S. Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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