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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the probable fate of many prisoners freed along with Maturin?
(a) They join the crew of H.M.S. Lively.
(b) They die of torture injuries.
(c) They are recaptured and put to death.
(d) They swim to a nearby island.

3. On the way to the reunion with H.M.S. Lively's regular captain, Aubrey is supposed to rendezvous with whom?
(a) Unknown British spy.
(b) Sophia.
(c) Sir Joseph Blain.
(d) Maturin.

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

5. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?
(a) To India.
(b) To Minorca.
(c) To head for the Netherlands.
(d) Back to England.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Whom do Aubrey and his men plan to free at Port Mahon?

5. Why is the First Lord of the Lords Commissioners not happy about allowing captured Spanish vessels to be considered prizes?

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