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

2. How does Maturin handle the confession of Nicolls?
(a) He plays down what Nicolls has to say.
(b) He tells Nicolls he will consult with Aubrey.
(c) He refers Nicoll's to Stanhope.
(d) He suggests they immediatly return to the H.M.S. Surprise.

3. On the way to the reunion with H.M.S. Lively's regular captain, Aubrey is supposed to rendezvous with whom?
(a) Sophia.
(b) Sir Joseph Blain.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Unknown British spy.

4. What becomes of Mr. Nicolls in chapter five?
(a) He is promoted to first lieutenant.
(b) He abandons Maturin to return to the ship alone.
(c) He is washed off the rocks and lost.
(d) He is injured in the storm.

5. What is the probable fate of many prisoners freed along with Maturin?
(a) They die of torture injuries.
(b) They are recaptured and put to death.
(c) They join the crew of H.M.S. Lively.
(d) They swim to a nearby island.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nicolls' general state of mind when he takes the side trip with Maturin?

2. Is there any lingering worry tied to the escape at Port Mahon?

3. Who is Richard Canning?

4. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?

5. Why is the First Lord of the Lords Commissioners not happy about allowing captured Spanish vessels to be considered prizes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Nicolls almost inconsolable?

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

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

5. Describe Dr. Stephen Maturin's relationship with Sophie Williams.

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

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

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

9. What are the features of port blockade for Aubrey's command ship?

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

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