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

2. How does Maturin help Aubrey's career in Chapter four?
(a) He has Aubrey named captain of the H.M.S. Surprise.
(b) He has Admiral Harte discredited.
(c) He gets Aubrey named to the House of Lords.
(d) He gets Aubrey reassigned to the H.M.S. Lively.

3. How does Maturin get to the gunboat after the escape from the Port Mahon prison?
(a) He is strapped to a board and carried.
(b) He walks the long way around the island.
(c) He swims across the harbor.
(d) He ride a horse left by Maragall.

4. What is Captain Aubrey's attitude toward an opportunity to command H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) He fears he owes too much to Maturin.
(b) He is thrilled.
(c) He thinks his career will stall.
(d) He is disappointed that he doesn't get a better offer.

5. The islet of St. Paul's Rocks is located where?
(a) Near the coast of Brazil.
(b) South and west of India.
(c) A day's voyage north of England.
(d) In the Meditteranean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aubrey's fate upon return to England from Port Mahon??

2. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?

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

4. How does Maturin handle the confession of Nicolls?

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

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

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

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

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

6. Does Maturin have any experience in counseling?

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

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

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

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

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