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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Nicolls confesses what to Maturin on their journey?
(a) He has strange medical symptoms.
(b) He talks about his early life as a thief.
(c) He wants to command his own ship.
(d) He is engaged in adultery.

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

5. How many of the French soldiers guarding the prisoners at Port Mahon escape harm?
(a) Only two guards are wounded.
(b) One French officer gets away.
(c) Only the prison commander dies.
(d) All French are killed.

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

7. Who visit Maturin during his convalescence to record his experiences with the French at Minorca?
(a) Sir Joseph and Mr. Waring.
(b) Sophia and her mother.
(c) Aubrey and Killick.
(d) Bonden and Killick.

8. Who conducts the inspection of H.M.S. Surprise in chapter five?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Mr. White.
(d) Admiral Harte.

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

10. 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 are delayed for weeks.
(c) They wait for three days.
(d) They leave the afternoon after the prisoners are freed.

11. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?
(a) Port Mahon.
(b) In London.
(c) Stockade near Paris.
(d) On a French ship.

12. 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.

13. What becomes of Mr. Nicolls in chapter five?
(a) He abandons Maturin to return to the ship alone.
(b) He is washed off the rocks and lost.
(c) He is injured in the storm.
(d) He is promoted to first lieutenant.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maturin get to the gunboat after the escape from the Port Mahon prison?

2. In chapter one, under what circumstances do Sir Joseph Blain, Admiral Harte, and various other political and military figures meet?

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

4. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?

5. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?

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