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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does the sudden storm near St. Paul's Rocks affect the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) Yes. The ship is driven far out to sea.
(b) No. The ship is not disturbed by the storm.
(c) Yes. One sail is slightly damaged.
(d) Yes. The storm tears a hole in the hull.

2. Maturin pays to stay informed of the whereabouts of whom?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Sir Joseph Blain.
(c) The new First Lord.
(d) Captain Jack Aubrey.

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

4. What maneuvering is involved in getting Maturin and his patient to their destination?
(a) They have to quickly change sails.
(b) Locals to send out a small craft.
(c) It involves towing the ship.
(d) They must carefully sail through rocks.

5. Who is appointed as acting third lieutenant after Maturin returns without Nicolls?
(a) No one.
(b) Bonden.
(c) Blain.
(d) Babbington.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?

2. By what means does Aubrey sneak away from the Grapes in order to meet with Sophie?

3. What is the intended use of the gift Jack Aubrey accepts on behalf of Sophie from the captain of the Seringapatam?

4. In chapter one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?

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

(see the answer key)

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