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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What becomes of Bonden and Killick when Aubrey assumes his new command in chapter four?
(a) They serve aboard the H.M.S. Surprise.
(b) They do not get to port in time to sail.
(c) They fight at a tavern and are thrown in jail.
(d) Killick serves with Aubrey but Bonden disappears.

2. What is Maturin's preferred method of recovery when he returns to Britain from Port Mahon?
(a) He resorts to herbal tonics.
(b) He is attended to by Scottish physicians.
(c) He takes the waters at Bath.
(d) He tries some poultices.

3. At the beginning of the book, with whom is Dr. Stephen Maturin recently involved romantically?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) A secret romantic interest.
(c) Sophie's sister.
(d) Sophie.

4. What history, if any, does Aubrey have with the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) He's never heard of the vessel.
(b) H.M.S. Surprise is another blockade vessel.
(c) He serves on the vessel when he is younger.
(d) He hears the H.M.S. Surprise is bad luck.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Richard Canning?

2. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?

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

4. Where does Aubrey meet with Sophie when he leaves the Grapes?

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

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