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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jack Aubrey familiar with Port Mahon?
(a) He visits Maturin's nearby estate.
(b) He meets Diana Villiers there.
(c) He once lives at Port Mahon.
(d) He vacations there with Sophia.

2. How does Mrs. Williams react to Aubrey's situation in chapter four?
(a) She shuns Aubrey outside the House of Lords.
(b) She uses Aubry's misfortune to forbid Sophie's seeing him.
(c) She offers Aubrey financial help.
(d) She encourages Maturin to help Aubrey.

3. 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 ride a horse left by Maragall.
(c) He swims across the harbor.
(d) He is strapped to a board and carried.

4. 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.

5. After the secret meeting with Sophie in chapter four, where does Aubrey go with Maturin?
(a) They travel together to Bath.
(b) They find Mr. Canning's home.
(c) They set out for the H.M.S. Surprise.
(d) They visit Sir Joseph and Mr. Waring.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is set to take the place of Sir Joseph who is retiring?

2. What is the ruling of the First Lord about the seized Spanish ships?

3. Where does Sophie's meeting with Maturin in chapter one take place?

4. Besides seeking treatment in England, what else does Maturin think helps him recover his health after Port Mahon?

5. What history, if any, does Aubrey have with the H.M.S. Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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