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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Maturin help Aubrey's career in Chapter four?
(a) He gets Aubrey named to the House of Lords.
(b) He has Admiral Harte discredited.
(c) He has Aubrey named captain of the H.M.S. Surprise.
(d) He gets Aubrey reassigned to the H.M.S. Lively.

4. How does H.M.S. Lively get messages and mail while on blockade duty?
(a) Messenger cutter comes along side.
(b) The ship goes into port.
(c) There's no way to get mail.
(d) The ship waits for a replacement vessel.

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

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

7. What is Canning's religious background?
(a) His religious affiliation is unknown.
(b) He's a clergyman in the Church of England.
(c) He's Jewish.
(d) He's a Roman Catholic priest.

8. At the beginning of the book, with whom is Dr. Stephen Maturin recently involved romantically?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Sophie's sister.
(c) Sophie.
(d) A secret romantic interest.

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

10. What is Nicolls' general state of mind when he takes the side trip with Maturin?
(a) He is anxious to further his career.
(b) He is unhappy with Aubrey's treatment of him.
(c) He is enthusiastic about the voyage.
(d) He is in despair.

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

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

13. When supplies run low on H.M.S. Lively, what do some of the crew resort to eating?
(a) They eat beetles and other insects.
(b) They eat rats from the hold.
(c) Some resort to cannibalism.
(d) They chew on leather strapping.

14. In chapter five, Maturin and Nicolls set off in a rowboat to what location?
(a) They row to the shore of Brazil.
(b) They go to St. Paul's Rocks.
(c) They take an extended trip to a deserted monastery.
(d) They row to another English vessel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is set to take the place of Sir Joseph who is retiring?

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

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

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

5. What does Maturin have Aubrey's men take from the Port Mahon prison?

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