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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?
(a) Familiar monotony of picket blockade.
(b) The sea.
(c) England.
(d) Sophia's home.

2. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?
(a) Cache of weapons.
(b) Current French codebook.
(c) An English prisoner.
(d) Intercepted English messages.

3. Is there any lingering worry tied to the escape at Port Mahon?
(a) Aubrey worries the French officer escape capture.
(b) Maturing fears that Sir Joseph hears of the escape.
(c) Maturin worries French prisoners mutiny.
(d) Aubrey worries that Maragall is killed.

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

5. Maturin pays to stay informed of the whereabouts of whom?
(a) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(b) Diana Villiers.
(c) The new First Lord.
(d) Sir Joseph Blain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Canning's religious background?

2. In chapter one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?

3. What does Sir Joseph Blain discuss with Maturin after the lecture?

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

5. In chapter thret, how do Aubrey and members of his crew gain access to Port Mahon?

(see the answer key)

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