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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Joseph Blain discuss with Maturin after the lecture?
(a) Maturin's identity being disclosed.
(b) French breaking the blockade.
(c) Maturin's illicit affair.
(d) Their trip to South Africa.

2. On the way to the reunion with H.M.S. Lively's regular captain, Aubrey is supposed to rendezvous with whom?
(a) Unknown British spy.
(b) Sir Joseph Blain.
(c) Sophia.
(d) Maturin.

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

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

5. What is one of the results of Diana's illicit affair?
(a) Her move to India to avoid the scandal.
(b) Diana's separation from her lover.
(c) Her move to South Africa.
(d) Her forced wedding.

6. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?
(a) Cache of weapons.
(b) Current French codebook.
(c) Intercepted English messages.
(d) An English prisoner.

7. What travel plans does Sir Joseph arrange for Maturin after the physician's ordeal at Minorca?
(a) He gets safe passage back to Spain for Maturin.
(b) He hires Maturin to accompany him to Bombay.
(c) He secures a voyage for Maturin to Kampong.
(d) He arranges for Maturin to sale to South Africa.

8. What does Aubrey hope to make the Port Mahon rescue appear to be?
(a) Unaided uprising of jailed men.
(b) Locals aiding the prisoners.
(c) Work of pirates.
(d) English attack.

9. What does Maragall arrange to ease Aubrey's arrival at Port Mahon?
(a) New code for messages.
(b) Vessel gets through the health inspection.
(c) Full military salute.
(d) Bribery of lookouts.

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

11. How does Aubrey know he can trust the man he meets at Minorca?
(a) They exchange secret signals.
(b) Man has official papers of introduction.
(c) Man is obviously a relative of Maturin.
(d) Man is of high rank and status.

12. What is Maturin's preferred method of recovery when he returns to Britain from Port Mahon?
(a) He is attended to by Scottish physicians.
(b) He resorts to herbal tonics.
(c) He takes the waters at Bath.
(d) He tries some poultices.

13. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?
(a) Sir Joseph Blain's appointment.
(b) High Lord's temporary position.
(c) Aubrey on H.M.S. Lively.
(d) Maturin's upcoming field work.

14. Why is the First Lord of the Lords Commissioners not happy about allowing captured Spanish vessels to be considered prizes?
(a) Fortune goes to Sir Joseph Blain.
(b) Aubrey benefits from the prizes.
(c) First Lord fears a Spanish retaliation.
(d) Prime minister is sympathizing with the Spanish.

15. Where does H.M.S. Lively help run a frigate-picket blockade in chapter two?
(a) Off the coast of Toulon.
(b) French colonies in the New World.
(c) Near the coast of India.
(d) French port of Le Havre.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Besides seeking treatment in England, what else does Maturin think helps him recover his health after Port Mahon?

3. In chapter five, does the envoy Stanhope enjoy his voyage on H.M.S. Surprise?

4. Does the sudden storm near St. Paul's Rocks affect the H.M.S. Surprise?

5. In chapter thret, how do Aubrey and members of his crew gain access to Port Mahon?

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