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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what disorder does Aubrey think some of the men are suffering?
(a) Measles.
(b) Psychological problems.
(c) Dyssentary.
(d) Scurvy.

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

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

4. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?
(a) They abandon plans to take the prison.
(b) They are stalled by weather delay.
(c) They successfully take the prison.
(d) They rescue prisoners but French guards escape.

5. 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) Aubrey's crew tortures French captives.
(c) English crewI ignores white flag and continues to attack.
(d) French gunboats sink.

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

7. Why is Jack Aubrey familiar with Port Mahon?
(a) He visits Maturin's nearby estate.
(b) He vacations there with Sophia.
(c) He meets Diana Villiers there.
(d) He once lives at Port Mahon.

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

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

10. 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.

11. By what means does Aubrey sneak away from the Grapes in order to meet with Sophie?
(a) He signals from the beach to the rescue boat .
(b) He hides on a gun boat.
(c) He hides in a hearse.
(d) He uses a guard's uniform.

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

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

14. When does Aubrey first go ashore at Minorca?
(a) Late afternoon.
(b) At first morning light.
(c) Waits until noon.
(d) Under cover of the night.

15. What close friend do Sophie and Dr. Stephen Maturin have in common?
(a) Jack Aubrey.
(b) First Lord of the Lords Commissioners.
(c) Admiral Harte.
(d) Sophie's sister Cecilia.

Short Answer Questions

1. When supplies run low on H.M.S. Lively, what do some of the crew resort to eating?

2. What do the officers and crew of H.M.S. Lively think of their temporary captain, Aubrey?

3. In chapter one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?

4. What is the coast like where Aubrey goes ashore at Minorca?

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

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