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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 wants to travel to South Africa.
(b) He asks his friends to leave him in peace
(c) A northern, colder climate is Maturin's preference while he tries to recover.
(d) He favors a hot, humid climate.

2. What gruesome occurrence follows the French attempt to retaliate on gunboats against Aubrey and H.M.S. Lively?
(a) Pressed Asian sailors laughter at every French attacker.
(b) French gunboats sink.
(c) Aubrey's crew tortures French captives.
(d) English crewI ignores white flag and continues to attack.

3. What is Maturin's reaction to the heat he experiences on the side trip with Nicolls?
(a) He becomes dizzy.
(b) He cuts short the trip.
(c) He is energized.
(d) He is taken ill by the heat.

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

5. What does Margall tell Aubrey about Maturin's status on Minorca?
(a) Maturin is reassigned by the British.
(b) Maturin can no longer be trusted by the British.
(c) Maturin is tortured and killed.
(d) Maturin is imprisoned and tortured.

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

7. 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 is strapped to a board and carried.
(c) He ride a horse left by Maragall.
(d) He swims across the harbor.

8. How does Maturin handle the confession of Nicolls?
(a) He plays down what Nicolls has to say.
(b) He tells Nicolls he will consult with Aubrey.
(c) He suggests they immediatly return to the H.M.S. Surprise.
(d) He refers Nicoll's to Stanhope.

9. 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.

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

11. Why does the First Lord's mention of Stephen Maturin shock and dismay Sir Joseph Blain?
(a) Maturin's identity as intelligence agent is leaked.
(b) Sir Joseph is jealous of Maturin's fame.
(c) Maturin's case is already settled.
(d) It's inappropriate to mention criminal activity.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Fanshaw?

2. Who visit Maturin during his convalescence to record his experiences with the French at Minorca?

3. What is Aubrey's fate upon return to England from Port Mahon??

4. Nicolls confesses what to Maturin on their journey?

5. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?

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