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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason for the argument in chapter seven between Aubrey and Maturin?
(a) Aubrey accuses Maturin of gambling.
(b) They argue about the new first lieutenant.
(c) Maturin accuses Aubrey of being unfaithful to Sophia.
(d) They argue about their loves, Sophia and Diana.

2. What does Aubrey show Maturin when they climb into the foretop?
(a) Where sailors hide trinkets.
(b) Ships repairs.
(c) The French fleet.
(d) Iinitials Aubrey carves years before.

3. What is the ruling of the First Lord about the seized Spanish ships?
(a) Ships must be returned to Spain.
(b) The First Lord asks Spain for ransom.
(c) Ruling put off until a later meeting.
(d) Captured vessels escheat to the crown.

4. With what plan of Aubrey does Commodore Moffit fully agree?
(a) Destroying French rigging to allow for escape.
(b) To surrender.
(c) To sail back to India for help.
(d) To escape the French fleet under the cover of darkness.

5. With what kind of communication does Aubrey augment the initial method of light flashes at Minorca?
(a) He abandons communication.
(b) He leaves a series of rock piles on the beach.
(c) He gives native boy a written message.
(d) He leaves private marks on shore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stanhope's physical condition push Aubrey to do in spite of safety concerns?

2. Who is waiting for Maturin at his lodging when Maturin returns from meeting with Diana?

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

4. What gruesome occurrence follows the French attempt to retaliate on gunboats against Aubrey and H.M.S. Lively?

5. What threat does Aubrey make in respect to Maturin?

(see the answer key)

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