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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What French information that Aubrey acquires aids in his sailing into Port Mahon?
(a) He uses a code book from a captured French gunboat.
(b) Captured French sailor reveals secret codes.
(c) He uses the French map smuggled by Maturin.
(d) Maragall sends the prison location through a native boy.

2. From what disorder does Aubrey think some of the men are suffering?
(a) Dyssentary.
(b) Psychological problems.
(c) Scurvy.
(d) Measles.

3. What do the officers and crew of H.M.S. Lively think of their temporary captain, Aubrey?
(a) They greatly respect Aubrey.
(b) They openly rebel against Aubrey's command.
(c) They resent Aubrey's taking over.
(d) They are satisfied with the permanent change.

4. To what kind of lecture does Maturin go to in Chapter one?
(a) A lecture on human anatomy.
(b) A lecture on insects.
(c) Bird watching lecture.
(d) Political lecture.

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. How does Maturin react to what Sir Joseph tells him at their meeting after the lecture?

2. What is Canning's religious background?

3. Who visit Maturin during his convalescence to record his experiences with the French at Minorca?

4. Maturin pays to stay informed of the whereabouts of whom?

5. Who is Richard Canning?

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