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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?
(a) Going to India.
(b) Leading an attack on the Spanish.
(c) Blockading the French.
(d) Escorting the captured Spanish vessels.

2. How does Maturin get to the gunboat after the escape from the Port Mahon prison?
(a) He walks the long way around the island.
(b) He swims across the harbor.
(c) He ride a horse left by Maragall.
(d) He is strapped to a board and carried.

3. What does Aubrey hope to make the Port Mahon rescue appear to be?
(a) English attack.
(b) Unaided uprising of jailed men.
(c) Locals aiding the prisoners.
(d) Work of pirates.

4. 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) Captured vessels escheat to the crown.
(d) Ruling put off until a later meeting.

5. What is special about Sundays and debts in early 1800s England?
(a) Sundays are when debts come due.
(b) Sunday is a debtor's holiday.
(c) Sunday is when interest on loans is compounded.
(d) Sunday is when prisoners are allowed home visits.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?

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

3. Is there any lingering worry tied to the escape at Port Mahon?

4. While traveling under the new orders, where does Aubrey engage in a skirmish with the French?

5. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?

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