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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Maturin have Aubrey's men take from the Port Mahon prison?
(a) Implements of torture.
(b) French weapons.
(c) French official documents.
(d) Money and jewels.

6. What does Margall tell Aubrey about Maturin's status on Minorca?
(a) Maturin can no longer be trusted by the British.
(b) Maturin is imprisoned and tortured.
(c) Maturin is tortured and killed.
(d) Maturin is reassigned by the British.

7. What becomes of the biological specimens collected on the rocks?
(a) Almost all are lost.
(b) Maturin stores them in a small cave.
(c) Maturin protects them under the capsized boat.
(d) Maturin tosses them into the sea.

8. What French information that Aubrey acquires aids in his sailing into Port Mahon?
(a) Captured French sailor reveals secret codes.
(b) He uses a code book from a captured French gunboat.
(c) He uses the French map smuggled by Maturin.
(d) Maragall sends the prison location through a native boy.

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

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

11. 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 private marks on shore.
(c) He abandons communication.
(d) He leaves a series of rock piles on the beach.

12. What is special about Sundays and debts in early 1800s England?
(a) Sundays are when debts come due.
(b) Sunday is when interest on loans is compounded.
(c) Sunday is when prisoners are allowed home visits.
(d) Sunday is a debtor's holiday.

13. Who is Fanshaw?
(a) Aubrey's prize agent .
(b) Solicitor hired to aid Aubrey.
(c) Aubrey's faithful steward.
(d) Sir Joseph's aide.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While traveling under the new orders, where does Aubrey engage in a skirmish with the French?

2. What close friend do Sophie and Dr. Stephen Maturin have in common?

3. How do Maturin's travel plans in chapter four involve Mr. Stanhope?

4. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?

5. What becomes of Bonden and Killick when Aubrey assumes his new command in chapter four?

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