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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the officer who witnesses the Port Mahon rescue and slips into the night?
(a) Dutourd.
(b) Admiral Harte.
(c) Maragall.
(d) Bonden.

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

3. What problems, if any, does the inspection of the H.M.S. Surprise uncover?
(a) Silver is missing from the captain's quarters.
(b) The inspection doesn't find any problems.
(c) Stanhope's official papers are missing.
(d) The stored sails begin to mold.

4. When Aubrey first goes ashore on Minorca, who approaches him and wants to talk about Maturin?
(a) Governor of the island.
(b) Joan Maragall.
(c) Maturin's brother.
(d) An island native.

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

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

7. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?
(a) To India.
(b) To Minorca.
(c) Back to England.
(d) To head for the Netherlands.

8. Who is Fanshaw?
(a) Aubrey's faithful steward.
(b) Solicitor hired to aid Aubrey.
(c) Sir Joseph's aide.
(d) Aubrey's prize agent .

9. The islet of St. Paul's Rocks is located where?
(a) A day's voyage north of England.
(b) Near the coast of Brazil.
(c) South and west of India.
(d) In the Meditteranean.

10. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?
(a) Intercepted English messages.
(b) Cache of weapons.
(c) Current French codebook.
(d) An English prisoner.

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

12. In chapter one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?
(a) She is still married.
(b) Her lover is a priest.
(c) Her lover is a married man.
(d) Her lover is also her cousin.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Joseph Blain discuss with Maturin after the lecture?

2. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?

3. When does Aubrey first go ashore at Minorca?

4. How does Maturin help Aubrey's career in Chapter four?

5. Who is Richard Canning?

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