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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. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?
(a) Port Mahon.
(b) In London.
(c) On a French ship.
(d) Stockade near Paris.

2. What does Maragall arrange to ease Aubrey's arrival at Port Mahon?
(a) Full military salute.
(b) Bribery of lookouts.
(c) New code for messages.
(d) Vessel gets through the health inspection.

3. What becomes of Bonden and Killick when Aubrey assumes his new command in chapter four?
(a) They fight at a tavern and are thrown in jail.
(b) Killick serves with Aubrey but Bonden disappears.
(c) They do not get to port in time to sail.
(d) They serve aboard the H.M.S. Surprise.

4. With what kind of communication does Aubrey augment the initial method of light flashes at Minorca?
(a) He gives native boy a written message.
(b) He leaves a series of rock piles on the beach.
(c) He leaves private marks on shore.
(d) He abandons communication.

5. 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 hides in a hearse.
(c) He signals from the beach to the rescue boat .
(d) He hides on a gun boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the results of Diana's illicit affair?

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

3. Who visit Maturin during his convalescence to record his experiences with the French at Minorca?

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

5. What is Captain Aubrey's attitude toward an opportunity to command H.M.S. Surprise?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. What allusion does Maturin make while marooned on the rocks?

5. How is Maturin an advocate for Aubrey concerning the H.M.S. Surprise?

6. During Aubrey's problems in chapter four, how does the relationship between Mrs. Williams and Sophie fare?

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

8. Does Maturin have any experience in counseling?

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

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

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