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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.

4. How does Maturin aid in Aubrey's rescue attempt at Port Mahon?
(a) He supplies disguises.
(b) He kills an escaping French officer.
(c) He entices the French commander back to prison.
(d) He joins in the battle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?

2. From whom does Aubrey receive several personal letters in Chapter two?

3. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?

4. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?

5. From what disorder does Aubrey think some of the men are suffering?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Maturin have any experience in counseling?

2. What does Maturin think of the possible consequences of the First Lord's mention of the doctor's name during a meeting?

3. What do Aubrey and his men intend to do when they gather at the prison where Maturin is being held?

4. During the inspection, under Aubrey's command, what type of state does he want the vessel to be under?

5. What set of circumstance allows Aubrey and some of his crew easy access to the French controlled Port Mahon?

6. Why does Maturin discuss Captain Jack Aubrey with Sophie?

7. How does Maturin react to the prospect of collecting biological specimens?

8. During the meeting of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, why is Sir Joseph Blain worried about the First Lord's mention of Dr. Stephen Maturin?

9. Why is the voyage to Kampong be good for Stephen Maturin?

10. Besides problems with previous debts, what other disadvantage is there for Aubrey when ashore in England?

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