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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the probable fate of many prisoners freed along with Maturin?
(a) They die of torture injuries.
(b) They join the crew of H.M.S. Lively.
(c) They are recaptured and put to death.
(d) They swim to a nearby island.

3. Is there any lingering worry tied to the escape at Port Mahon?
(a) Maturin worries French prisoners mutiny.
(b) Maturing fears that Sir Joseph hears of the escape.
(c) Aubrey worries the French officer escape capture.
(d) Aubrey worries that Maragall is killed.

4. The islet of St. Paul's Rocks is located where?
(a) A day's voyage north of England.
(b) South and west of India.
(c) Near the coast of Brazil.
(d) In the Meditteranean.

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

6. What close friend do Sophie and Dr. Stephen Maturin have in common?
(a) Sophie's sister Cecilia.
(b) Jack Aubrey.
(c) Admiral Harte.
(d) First Lord of the Lords Commissioners.

7. What is the name of the officer who witnesses the Port Mahon rescue and slips into the night?
(a) Admiral Harte.
(b) Maragall.
(c) Bonden.
(d) Dutourd.

8. How does Mrs. Williams react to Aubrey's situation in chapter four?
(a) She encourages Maturin to help Aubrey.
(b) She offers Aubrey financial help.
(c) She shuns Aubrey outside the House of Lords.
(d) She uses Aubry's misfortune to forbid Sophie's seeing him.

9. In chapter one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?
(a) Her lover is a married man.
(b) She is still married.
(c) Her lover is also her cousin.
(d) Her lover is a priest.

10. When church services are held on Sunday in chapter 5, who preaches the sermon?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Mr. White.
(d) Mr. Stanhope.

11. What is Aubrey's fate upon return to England from Port Mahon??
(a) He is cast into debtor's prison.
(b) He is attacked on the street.
(c) He is accused of assault.
(d) He is stripped of his commission.

12. How do Maturin's travel plans in chapter four involve Mr. Stanhope?
(a) Stanhope is the steward assigned to Aubrey.
(b) Stanhope is the envoy going to Kampong.
(c) Stanhope will captain Maturin's vessel.
(d) Maturin hires Mr. Stanhope for the voyage.

13. In chapter five, does the envoy Stanhope enjoy his voyage on H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) He gets joy from the beautiful scenery.
(b) He is very ill and unhappy.
(c) He is enthusiastic about serving on the crew.
(d) He is in constant fear that the French are after him.

14. From whom does Aubrey receive several personal letters in Chapter two?
(a) He gets no personal mail.
(b) From Diana Villiers.
(c) From Sophia.
(d) From Admiral Harte.

15. Is Maturin able to make use of the rowboat?
(a) No because he can't make the boat water tight.
(b) No because Nicolls takes it.
(c) No becasuse the boat is lost in the storm.
(d) No because his broken arm prevents him from being able to row the boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wants to examine the biological specimens on St. Paul's Rocks?

2. To what kind of lecture does Maturin go to in Chapter one?

3. Where does Aubrey meet with Sophie when he leaves the Grapes?

4. What gruesome occurrence follows the French attempt to retaliate on gunboats against Aubrey and H.M.S. Lively?

5. What is Maturin's preferred method of recovery when he returns to Britain from Port Mahon?

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