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

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

3. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?
(a) Sir Joseph Blain's appointment.
(b) Aubrey on H.M.S. Lively.
(c) Maturin's upcoming field work.
(d) High Lord's temporary position.

4. After the prison rescue, how long do Aubrey and his men wait before leaving Port Mahon?
(a) They wait for three days.
(b) They leave the afternoon after the prisoners are freed.
(c) They are delayed for weeks.
(d) They sail as soon as assembled.

5. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?
(a) To head for the Netherlands.
(b) To India.
(c) To Minorca.
(d) Back to England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What French information that Aubrey acquires aids in his sailing into Port Mahon?

2. How does H.M.S. Lively get messages and mail while on blockade duty?

3. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?

4. During their short trip in the rowboat, what surprising weather catches Nicolls and Maturin off guard?

5. What close friend do Sophie and Dr. Stephen Maturin have in common?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What details does Aubrey omit from his letter to Sophie about the land raid he and the crew perform while headed for Minorca?

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

4. Does Maturin have any experience in counseling?

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

6. 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?

7. What is the condition of the prisoner Maturin when Aubrey's crew take him away from the prison?

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

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

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

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