View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How soon will Aubrey leave Malta?
(a) As soon as the Surprise is done.
(b) A year.
(c) Immediately.
(d) Within 3 weeks.

2. Over what do Maturin and Aubrey argue concerning the ship?
(a) Whether or not Maturin's new purchase will fit on board.
(b) Whether the ship should be retrofitted with several new cannons.
(c) Whether Aubrey will allow Maturin to pay for some of the expense of its repairs.
(d) Whether the ship can be made seaworthy.

3. Why does Aubrey's mood improve?
(a) Maturin puts out some of his own money to speed repairs to the ships.
(b) Mrs. Fielding shows interest in him.
(c) The Admiralty Court had ruled in favor of his previous conquest.
(d) Ponto acts goofy.

4. When do Aubrey and his men travel?
(a) Evenings and early mornings.
(b) All day.
(c) All night.
(d) All night and early morning.

5. Who is Stephen Maturin?
(a) Another Navy Captain.
(b) The surgeon aboard the Surprise.
(c) Aubrey's nemesis.
(d) The surgeon aboard the Leopard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Against whom is England fighting during Treason's Harbor?

2. Who is Andrew Wray?

3. Who is Mr. Hairabedian?

4. Why does Aubrey request camels immediately?

5. What does Aubrey check on that morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe the men's march through the desert.

2. What does Aubrey order his crew to do and where does Aubrey go while they are obeying his order?

3. What does Aubrey learn about the Worcester and Surprise when he meets with the Admiral?

4. Why do Maturin and Aubrey argue about the diving bell and what do they decide?

5. What is it like in Malta and why does that not cheer up the British officers?

6. What is Maturin's latest purchase and for what does he want to use it?

7. What does Aubrey decide to do about waiting until the end of Ramadan?

8. How does Ponto's behavior set people to gossiping?

9. Why is the Dromedary early and what is the effect of that?

10. Describe Jack Aubrey.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,029 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample