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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Captain Aubrey's attitude toward an opportunity to command H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) He thinks his career will stall.
(b) He fears he owes too much to Maturin.
(c) He is disappointed that he doesn't get a better offer.
(d) He is thrilled.

2. In chapter thret, how do Aubrey and members of his crew gain access to Port Mahon?
(a) They use the French boat they capture.
(b) They use the cover of the night.
(c) They pretend to be a group of fishermen.
(d) They use Maragall's Spanish boat.

3. What is the ruling of the First Lord about the seized Spanish ships?
(a) The First Lord asks Spain for ransom.
(b) Ships must be returned to Spain.
(c) Captured vessels escheat to the crown.
(d) Ruling put off until a later meeting.

4. Maturin pays to stay informed of the whereabouts of whom?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(c) The new First Lord.
(d) Sir Joseph Blain.

5. How does Maturin get to the gunboat after the escape from the Port Mahon prison?
(a) He walks the long way around the island.
(b) He ride a horse left by Maragall.
(c) He is strapped to a board and carried.
(d) He swims across the harbor.

6. Who wants to examine the biological specimens on St. Paul's Rocks?
(a) Stanhope.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Mr. White.

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

8. During their short trip in the rowboat, what surprising weather catches Nicolls and Maturin off guard?
(a) A sudden and severe storm.
(b) A cooling breeze.
(c) A prolonged calm.
(d) The extreme heat.

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

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

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

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

13. Where does Sophie's meeting with Maturin in chapter one take place?
(a) Mapes Court.
(b) Cafe near Sophie's home.
(c) Sophie's cousin's estate.
(d) Home of Captain Jack Aubrey.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?

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

3. What is Canning's religious background?

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

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

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