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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?
(a) Escorting the captured Spanish vessels.
(b) Blockading the French.
(c) Leading an attack on the Spanish.
(d) Going to India.

2. With what kind of communication does Aubrey augment the initial method of light flashes at Minorca?
(a) He gives native boy a written message.
(b) He leaves a series of rock piles on the beach.
(c) He leaves private marks on shore.
(d) He abandons communication.

3. When does Aubrey first go ashore at Minorca?
(a) Late afternoon.
(b) At first morning light.
(c) Under cover of the night.
(d) Waits until noon.

4. What becomes of Bonden and Killick when Aubrey assumes his new command in chapter four?
(a) Killick serves with Aubrey but Bonden disappears.
(b) They do not get to port in time to sail.
(c) They serve aboard the H.M.S. Surprise.
(d) They fight at a tavern and are thrown in jail.

5. What does Aubrey leave on the H.M.S. Surprise as a token of an earlier encounter?
(a) He leaves a cache of silver.
(b) He stashes letters in a secret compartment.
(c) He leaves the French code book.
(d) He carves his initials on the main cap.

6. Besides seeking treatment in England, what else does Maturin think helps him recover his health after Port Mahon?
(a) He wants to travel to South Africa.
(b) A northern, colder climate is Maturin's preference while he tries to recover.
(c) He favors a hot, humid climate.
(d) He asks his friends to leave him in peace

7. How does Maturin react to what Sir Joseph tells him at their meeting after the lecture?
(a) He does not believe Sir Joseph.
(b) He determines to complete his mission,
(c) He leaves for South Africa.
(d) He decides to call off his mission.

8. To what kind of lecture does Maturin go to in Chapter one?
(a) A lecture on insects.
(b) Political lecture.
(c) A lecture on human anatomy.
(d) Bird watching lecture.

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

10. Who wants to examine the biological specimens on St. Paul's Rocks?
(a) Mr. White.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Stanhope.
(d) Aubrey.

11. After the prison rescue, how long do Aubrey and his men wait before leaving Port Mahon?
(a) They sail as soon as assembled.
(b) They wait for three days.
(c) They leave the afternoon after the prisoners are freed.
(d) They are delayed for weeks.

12. In chapter one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?
(a) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(b) Sir Joseph Blain.
(c) Her cousin Diana.
(d) Jack Aubrey.

13. How does Mr. Nicolls, the second lieutenant, appear during the inspection?
(a) He is late and then rude to the other officers.
(b) He is dirty and unkept.
(c) He is a good example for the rest of the sailors.
(d) He refuses to appear on deck.

14. Who is Richard Canning?
(a) Diana Villiers' love interest.
(b) A friend to Mrs. Williams.
(c) A minister Sophie knows.
(d) New High Lord.

15. Who is set to take the place of Sir Joseph who is retiring?
(a) Mr. Waring.
(b) Admiral Harte.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Aubrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the results of Diana's illicit affair?

2. From whom does Aubrey receive several personal letters in Chapter two?

3. What problems, if any, does the inspection of the H.M.S. Surprise uncover?

4. How does Mrs. Williams react to Aubrey's situation in chapter four?

5. During their short trip in the rowboat, what surprising weather catches Nicolls and Maturin off guard?

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