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

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

3. Does the sudden storm near St. Paul's Rocks affect the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) Yes. The storm tears a hole in the hull.
(b) Yes. The ship is driven far out to sea.
(c) No. The ship is not disturbed by the storm.
(d) Yes. One sail is slightly damaged.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?

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

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

4. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?

5. What becomes of Mr. Nicolls in chapter five?

Short Essay Questions

1. After the planned rendezvous with Maturin at Minorca, what is Captain Aubrey supposed to do concerning the H.M.S. Lively?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why is Nicolls almost inconsolable?

10. Does Maturin have any experience in counseling?

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