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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nicolls confesses what to Maturin on their journey?
(a) He is engaged in adultery.
(b) He wants to command his own ship.
(c) He talks about his early life as a thief.
(d) He has strange medical symptoms.

2. Where does Aubrey meet with Sophie when he leaves the Grapes?
(a) At Sophie's home.
(b) At a deserted crossroads.
(c) At Maturin's estate.
(d) In Aubrey's ship quarters.

3. From what disorder does Aubrey think some of the men are suffering?
(a) Measles.
(b) Psychological problems.
(c) Dyssentary.
(d) Scurvy.

4. Whom do Aubrey and his men plan to free at Port Mahon?
(a) Sailors captured the night before.
(b) All prisoners held by the French.
(c) Only Maturin.
(d) Chinese prisoners.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?

2. How does Mr. Nicolls, the second lieutenant, appear during the inspection?

3. What does Sir Joseph Blain discuss with Maturin after the lecture?

4. What becomes of the biological specimens collected on the rocks?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What set of circumstance allows Aubrey and some of his crew easy access to the French controlled Port Mahon?

2. Besides problems with previous debts, what other disadvantage is there for Aubrey when ashore in England?

3. How does Jack Aubrey come to command the H.M.S. Lively?

4. What do Aubrey and his men intend to do when they gather at the prison where Maturin is being held?

5. During the inspection, under Aubrey's command, what type of state does he want the vessel to be under?

6. If the sea can represent peace to someone like Aubrey, how are the results of the terrible storm ironic?

7. How does Maturin react to the prospect of collecting biological specimens?

8. What special advantage is there in Aubrey's capturing of the French gunboat?

9. What does Sophie Williams think of Maturin's approach to wooing Diana Villiers?

10. How is Maturin an advocate for Aubrey concerning the H.M.S. Surprise?

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