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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Margall tell Aubrey about Maturin's status on Minorca?
(a) Maturin is imprisoned and tortured.
(b) Maturin can no longer be trusted by the British.
(c) Maturin is tortured and killed.
(d) Maturin is reassigned by the British.

2. What problems, if any, does the inspection of the H.M.S. Surprise uncover?
(a) Stanhope's official papers are missing.
(b) The stored sails begin to mold.
(c) Silver is missing from the captain's quarters.
(d) The inspection doesn't find any problems.

3. In what context in chapter eight does Aubrey see Sophia acting as a good wife?
(a) Sophia reminds him of his mother.
(b) He listens to Maturin's praise of Sophia.
(c) He daydreams about Sophia and children.
(d) He plans their wedding.

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

5. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?
(a) Aubrey on H.M.S. Lively.
(b) Maturin's upcoming field work.
(c) Sir Joseph Blain's appointment.
(d) High Lord's temporary position.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. From whom does Aubrey receive several personal letters in Chapter two?

4. At the beginning of the book, with whom is Dr. Stephen Maturin recently involved romantically?

5. Where does Aubrey meet with Sophie when he leaves the Grapes?

(see the answer key)

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