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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 one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?
(a) Her cousin Diana.
(b) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(c) Sir Joseph Blain.
(d) Jack Aubrey.

2. How does Maturin aid in Aubrey's rescue attempt at Port Mahon?
(a) He supplies disguises.
(b) He kills an escaping French officer.
(c) He entices the French commander back to prison.
(d) He joins in the battle.

3. What French information that Aubrey acquires aids in his sailing into Port Mahon?
(a) Captured French sailor reveals secret codes.
(b) Maragall sends the prison location through a native boy.
(c) He uses a code book from a captured French gunboat.
(d) He uses the French map smuggled by Maturin.

4. Is there any lingering worry tied to the escape at Port Mahon?
(a) Aubrey worries that Maragall is killed.
(b) Aubrey worries the French officer escape capture.
(c) Maturing fears that Sir Joseph hears of the escape.
(d) Maturin worries French prisoners mutiny.

5. What is the coast like where Aubrey goes ashore at Minorca?
(a) Deserted area of the coast.
(b) Bustling port city.
(c) Small French fort.
(d) Sheltered cove near the shipbuilding yard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes of the biological specimens collected on the rocks?

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

3. Who is set to take the place of Sir Joseph who is retiring?

4. What becomes of Bonden and Killick when Aubrey assumes his new command in chapter four?

5. What is Canning's religious background?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

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