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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Margall tell Aubrey about Maturin's status on Minorca?

2. How do Maturin's travel plans in chapter four involve Mr. Stanhope?

3. What travel plans does Sir Joseph arrange for Maturin after the physician's ordeal at Minorca?

4. What is the name of the officer who witnesses the Port Mahon rescue and slips into the night?

5. Why is Jack Aubrey familiar with Port Mahon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Diana Villiers and Richard Canning leave England for India?

2. Why is the whereabouts of the French officer Dutourd a potential problem?

3. What negative influences have an impact on Jack Aubrey's career?

4. Describe the encounter between Aubrey's crew members and the French guard detail at the prison.

5. Why is Nicolls almost inconsolable?

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

7. How does Aubrey learn he is to break station and sail to Minorca?

8. What does Sophie Williams think of Maturin's approach to wooing Diana Villiers?

9. Why do Bonden and Killick stay with Stephen when they all return to England in chapter four?

10. What special advantage is there in Aubrey's capturing of the French gunboat?

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