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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 one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?
(a) Her lover is a priest.
(b) Her lover is a married man.
(c) Her lover is also her cousin.
(d) She is still married.

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

3. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?
(a) Cache of weapons.
(b) An English prisoner.
(c) Current French codebook.
(d) Intercepted English messages.

4. What becomes of Mr. Nicolls in chapter five?
(a) He is washed off the rocks and lost.
(b) He is injured in the storm.
(c) He is promoted to first lieutenant.
(d) He abandons Maturin to return to the ship alone.

5. What close friend do Sophie and Dr. Stephen Maturin have in common?
(a) Sophie's sister Cecilia.
(b) Admiral Harte.
(c) First Lord of the Lords Commissioners.
(d) Jack Aubrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?

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

3. Why is Jack Aubrey familiar with Port Mahon?

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

5. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?

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