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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. During their short trip in the rowboat, what surprising weather catches Nicolls and Maturin off guard?
(a) A prolonged calm.
(b) A cooling breeze.
(c) The extreme heat.
(d) A sudden and severe storm.

2. After the secret meeting with Sophie in chapter four, where does Aubrey go with Maturin?
(a) They visit Sir Joseph and Mr. Waring.
(b) They travel together to Bath.
(c) They set out for the H.M.S. Surprise.
(d) They find Mr. Canning's home.

3. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?
(a) He misreads the response.
(b) He draws attention of the French.
(c) He gets Maturin's signals back .
(d) He gets no replay from Maturin.

4. Why does the First Lord's mention of Stephen Maturin shock and dismay Sir Joseph Blain?
(a) Sir Joseph is jealous of Maturin's fame.
(b) Maturin's identity as intelligence agent is leaked.
(c) It's inappropriate to mention criminal activity.
(d) Maturin's case is already settled.

5. Who visit Maturin during his convalescence to record his experiences with the French at Minorca?
(a) Bonden and Killick.
(b) Sir Joseph and Mr. Waring.
(c) Sophia and her mother.
(d) Aubrey and Killick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What French information that Aubrey acquires aids in his sailing into Port Mahon?

2. What is Maturin's reaction to the heat he experiences on the side trip with Nicolls?

3. What is Maturin's preferred method of recovery when he returns to Britain from Port Mahon?

4. Is Maturin able to make use of the rowboat?

5. What is special about Sundays and debts in early 1800s England?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Diana Villiers and Richard Canning leave England for India?

2. What is the condition of the prisoner Maturin when Aubrey's crew take him away from the prison?

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

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

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

6. Describe Dr. Stephen Maturin's relationship with Sophie Williams.

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

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

9. Why is Nicolls almost inconsolable?

10. Why is the voyage to Kampong be good for Stephen Maturin?

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