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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?
(a) Port Mahon.
(b) On a French ship.
(c) In London.
(d) Stockade near Paris.

2. Who conducts the inspection of H.M.S. Surprise in chapter five?
(a) Admiral Harte.
(b) Mr. White.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Aubrey.

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

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 fight at a tavern and are thrown in jail.
(c) They do not get to port in time to sail.
(d) Killick serves with Aubrey but Bonden disappears.

5. What is the coast like where Aubrey goes ashore at Minorca?
(a) Sheltered cove near the shipbuilding yard.
(b) Bustling port city.
(c) Deserted area of the coast.
(d) Small French fort.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problems, if any, does the inspection of the H.M.S. Surprise uncover?

2. What is Maturin's preferred method of recovery when he returns to Britain from Port Mahon?

3. How does Aubrey know he can trust the man he meets at Minorca?

4. In chapter five, Maturin and Nicolls set off in a rowboat to what location?

5. Nicolls confesses what to Maturin on their journey?

(see the answer key)

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