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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 does Sir Joseph Blain discuss with Maturin after the lecture?
(a) Their trip to South Africa.
(b) French breaking the blockade.
(c) Maturin's illicit affair.
(d) Maturin's identity being disclosed.

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

3. What is Maturin's preferred method of recovery when he returns to Britain from Port Mahon?
(a) He takes the waters at Bath.
(b) He is attended to by Scottish physicians.
(c) He resorts to herbal tonics.
(d) He tries some poultices.

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

5. What is the name of the officer who witnesses the Port Mahon rescue and slips into the night?
(a) Admiral Harte.
(b) Dutourd.
(c) Bonden.
(d) Maragall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom do Aubrey and his men plan to free at Port Mahon?

2. Why does the First Lord's mention of Stephen Maturin shock and dismay Sir Joseph Blain?

3. In chapter one, under what circumstances do Sir Joseph Blain, Admiral Harte, and various other political and military figures meet?

4. Besides seeking treatment in England, what else does Maturin think helps him recover his health after Port Mahon?

5. What travel plans does Sir Joseph arrange for Maturin after the physician's ordeal at Minorca?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What set of circumstance allows Aubrey and some of his crew easy access to the French controlled Port Mahon?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Maturin discuss Captain Jack Aubrey with Sophie?

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

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

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