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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The islet of St. Paul's Rocks is located where?
(a) A day's voyage north of England.
(b) South and west of India.
(c) Near the coast of Brazil.
(d) In the Meditteranean.

2. What is Aubrey's fate upon return to England from Port Mahon??
(a) He is cast into debtor's prison.
(b) He is accused of assault.
(c) He is stripped of his commission.
(d) He is attacked on the street.

3. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?
(a) To head for the Netherlands.
(b) To India.
(c) Back to England.
(d) To Minorca.

4. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?
(a) They abandon plans to take the prison.
(b) They rescue prisoners but French guards escape.
(c) They are stalled by weather delay.
(d) They successfully take the prison.

5. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?
(a) They get away after a week.
(b) The rescue becomes a two day ordeal.
(c) It takes three days for them to safely get away.
(d) The entire rescue is accomplished in one night.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what kind of lecture does Maturin go to in Chapter one?

2. What French information that Aubrey acquires aids in his sailing into Port Mahon?

3. During their short trip in the rowboat, what surprising weather catches Nicolls and Maturin off guard?

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

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

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