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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Is there any lingering worry tied to the escape at Port Mahon?
(a) Maturing fears that Sir Joseph hears of the escape.
(b) Maturin worries French prisoners mutiny.
(c) Aubrey worries the French officer escape capture.
(d) Aubrey worries that Maragall is killed.

2. Why is Jack Aubrey familiar with Port Mahon?
(a) He visits Maturin's nearby estate.
(b) He vacations there with Sophia.
(c) He once lives at Port Mahon.
(d) He meets Diana Villiers there.

3. 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) They must carefully sail through rocks.
(d) It involves towing the ship.

4. What does Maragall arrange to ease Aubrey's arrival at Port Mahon?
(a) Bribery of lookouts.
(b) Full military salute.
(c) Vessel gets through the health inspection.
(d) New code for messages.

5. About what woman does Maturin think during chapter six?
(a) Mr. Nicolls' widow.
(b) Sophia.
(c) Diana Villiers.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?

2. How does Aubrey know he can trust the man he meets at Minorca?

3. Where does H.M.S. Lively help run a frigate-picket blockade in chapter two?

4. At the end of chapter six, where does the ship arrive at harbor?

5. What gift does the Seringapatam's captain make to Jack Aubrey?

(see the answer key)

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