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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What threat does Aubrey make in respect to Maturin?
(a) To have Maturin arrested.
(b) To ruin Maturin.
(c) To tell Canning of Maturin's intentions.
(d) To leave Bombay without Maturin.

2. Who is Fanshaw?
(a) Aubrey's prize agent .
(b) Sir Joseph's aide.
(c) Aubrey's faithful steward.
(d) Solicitor hired to aid Aubrey.

3. What is Aubrey's reaction to Stanhope's demise?
(a) He is sad to lose his chess partner.
(b) He is glad to be rid of the burden.
(c) He is optimistic that their troubles are over.
(d) He feels the voyage is for nothing.

4. What diet addition helps the crew of the H.M.S. Surprise combat scurvy?
(a) Calcium in cheese.
(b) More salt.
(c) More protein.
(d) Fresh vegetables and citrus fruit.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In chapter six, how long is Maturin on the rocky islets?

4. Is there any lingering worry tied to the escape at Port Mahon?

5. Why is the First Lord of the Lords Commissioners not happy about allowing captured Spanish vessels to be considered prizes?

(see the answer key)

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