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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?
(a) He misreads the response.
(b) He draws attention of the French.
(c) He gets no replay from Maturin.
(d) He gets Maturin's signals back .

12. While traveling under the new orders, where does Aubrey engage in a skirmish with the French?
(a) The coast of Egypt.
(b) At Gibraltar.
(c) At a fortress near Cape Gooseberry.
(d) Harbor south of London.

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

14. What do the officers and crew of H.M.S. Lively think of their temporary captain, Aubrey?
(a) They are satisfied with the permanent change.
(b) They openly rebel against Aubrey's command.
(c) They resent Aubrey's taking over.
(d) They greatly respect Aubrey.

15. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?
(a) Escorting the captured Spanish vessels.
(b) Leading an attack on the Spanish.
(c) Blockading the French.
(d) Going to India.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the prison rescue, how long do Aubrey and his men wait before leaving Port Mahon?

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

3. How does H.M.S. Lively get messages and mail while on blockade duty?

4. Who is Fanshaw?

5. How does Mr. Nicolls, the second lieutenant, appear during the inspection?

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