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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 becasuse the boat is lost in the storm.
(b) No because Nicolls takes it.
(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 travel plans does Sir Joseph arrange for Maturin after the physician's ordeal at Minorca?
(a) He gets safe passage back to Spain for Maturin.
(b) He hires Maturin to accompany him to Bombay.
(c) He arranges for Maturin to sale to South Africa.
(d) He secures a voyage for Maturin to Kampong.

3. 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 favors a hot, humid climate.
(c) He wants to travel to South Africa.
(d) A northern, colder climate is Maturin's preference while he tries to recover.

4. Where does Aubrey meet with Sophie when he leaves the Grapes?
(a) At Sophie's home.
(b) At Maturin's estate.
(c) In Aubrey's ship quarters.
(d) At a deserted crossroads.

5. On the way to the reunion with H.M.S. Lively's regular captain, Aubrey is supposed to rendezvous with whom?
(a) Sir Joseph Blain.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Sophia.
(d) Unknown British spy.

6. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?
(a) The rescue becomes a two day ordeal.
(b) The entire rescue is accomplished in one night.
(c) It takes three days for them to safely get away.
(d) They get away after a week.

7. What history, if any, does Aubrey have with the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) He serves on the vessel when he is younger.
(b) He hears the H.M.S. Surprise is bad luck.
(c) H.M.S. Surprise is another blockade vessel.
(d) He's never heard of the vessel.

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

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

10. Why are many of the prisoners in bad physical condition at Port Mahon's French prison?
(a) There are no food rations.
(b) They suffer at the torture rack.
(c) There is an epidemic of typhus.
(d) They contract cholera.

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

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

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

14. 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 in despair.
(c) He is anxious to further his career.
(d) He is enthusiastic about the voyage.

15. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?
(a) Aubrey on H.M.S. Lively.
(b) Maturin's upcoming field work.
(c) Sir Joseph Blain's appointment.
(d) High Lord's temporary position.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maragall arrange to ease Aubrey's arrival at Port Mahon?

2. The islet of St. Paul's Rocks is located where?

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

4. What does Aubrey leave on the H.M.S. Surprise as a token of an earlier encounter?

5. At the beginning of the book, with whom is Dr. Stephen Maturin recently involved romantically?

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