View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who joins Stephen and Jack for breakfast in the great hall at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Mr. Harding.
(b) Diana Maturin.
(c) Sir Joseph Blaine.
(d) Inigo Bernard.

2. Stephen Maturin's two goddaughters are children he saved where?
(a) Africa.
(b) London.
(c) The desert.
(d) The Pacific.

3. Jack tells Stephen that his financial picture is what in Chapter 8?
(a) Dire.
(b) Fantastic.
(c) Improving.
(d) Unchanging.

4. Who is the captain of the Ramillies?
(a) Blaine.
(b) Fanshawe.
(c) Griffiths.
(d) Dundas.

5. Who is given permission to explore the proposals of the South Americans without making any commitments on the part of the British government?
(a) Mr. Walkinshaw.
(b) Sir Joseph Blaine.
(c) Stephen Maturin.
(d) Captain Heneage Dundas.

6. What country will Jack help to form a navy in Chapter 10?
(a) Peru.
(b) Argentina.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Chile.

7. What does the talk over dinner between Stephen and Jack center on in Chapter 9?
(a) Shipbuilding.
(b) The sea.
(c) Past battles.
(d) The economy.

8. Sophie expresses in her letter in Chapter 6 that she plans on moving where with the children?
(a) Maturin Farms.
(b) Fernbridge house.
(c) Paris.
(d) Ashgrove house.

9. In Chapter 5, Jack feels he will be able to follow his plan of sailing in the harbor when?
(a) In the day.
(b) When the wind calms.
(c) In the fall.
(d) When the rain stops.

10. An aide reminds Jack of what he has to write after the battle in Chapter 5?
(a) An apology.
(b) A eulogy.
(c) A report.
(d) An obituary.

11. Don Diego's father is a what?
(a) Captain.
(b) First mate.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Viceroy.

12. What ship for their group does the crew of the Bellona spot approaching in Chapter 6?
(a) The Ramilles.
(b) The Phoebe.
(c) The Naiad.
(d) The Monmouth.

13. In discussing Aubrey with Stephen in Chapter 7, Blaine says Stranrarer's dispatches have been what?
(a) Rambling.
(b) Unfavorable.
(c) Jolly.
(d) In code.

14. What refers to a single-masted sailing vessel, very similar to a sloop but having its mast set somewhat farther astern, about two-fifths of the way aft measured on the water line?
(a) A cutter.
(b) A catamaran.
(c) A frigate.
(d) A dingy.

15. Who is paying rent while staying at the Aubrey home?
(a) Brigid.
(b) Clarissa.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Diana.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jack discuss the blockade and the military situation with in Chapter 8?

2. Jack receives a letter from Sophie saying that she has proof of his infidelity with whom in Chapter 6?

3. Jack feels the French are taking advantage of the weather to engage in a what in Chapter 9?

4. The Bellona returns to the bay when in Chapter 6?

5. Blaine says to Stephen regarding Aubrey in Chapter 7 that it is possible for him to receive a what?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 424 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample