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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) French breaking the blockade.
(b) Maturin's illicit affair.
(c) Maturin's identity being disclosed.
(d) Their trip to South Africa.

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

3. What becomes of the biological specimens collected on the rocks?
(a) Almost all are lost.
(b) Maturin tosses them into the sea.
(c) Maturin stores them in a small cave.
(d) Maturin protects them under the capsized boat.

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

5. What is Canning's religious background?
(a) His religious affiliation is unknown.
(b) He's a Roman Catholic priest.
(c) He's a clergyman in the Church of England.
(d) He's Jewish.

Short Answer Questions

1. The islet of St. Paul's Rocks is located where?

2. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?

3. Who visit Maturin during his convalescence to record his experiences with the French at Minorca?

4. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Jack Aubrey come to command the H.M.S. Lively?

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

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

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

10. What special advantage is there in Aubrey's capturing of the French gunboat?

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