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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. At the end of chapter six, where does the ship arrive at harbor?
(a) Bombay.
(b) Singapore.
(c) Santiago, Chile.
(d) Barbados.

3. What is the ruling of the First Lord about the seized Spanish ships?
(a) The First Lord asks Spain for ransom.
(b) Ships must be returned to Spain.
(c) Captured vessels escheat to the crown.
(d) Ruling put off until a later meeting.

4. How does Maturin aid in Aubrey's rescue attempt at Port Mahon?
(a) He kills an escaping French officer.
(b) He joins in the battle.
(c) He entices the French commander back to prison.
(d) He supplies disguises.

5. Is Maturin able to make use of the rowboat?
(a) No becasuse the boat is lost in the storm.
(b) No because his broken arm prevents him from being able to row the boat.
(c) No because Nicolls takes it.
(d) No because he can't make the boat water tight.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In chapter five, does the envoy Stanhope enjoy his voyage on H.M.S. Surprise?

3. Who is Fanshaw?

4. In the sixth chapter, a second violent storm does what kind of damage to the H.M.S. Surprise?

5. Why do Mr. White and Mr. Berkeley second guess their effort to come on the voyage of the H.M.S. Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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