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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what is Stephen Maturin most known?
(a) As a general.
(b) As a lawyer.
(c) As a physician.
(d) As a professor.

2. What does Maturin call tormina?
(a) A muscle cramp in the thigh.
(b) Physcial cramping and anxiety.
(c) A headache band around the forehead.
(d) The inability to catch one's breath.

3. What will happen in Mauritius if the British military campaign is successful?
(a) It will be left alone with a nominal British force left there.
(b) A naval base will be established there.
(c) An English governor will be installed.
(d) It will return to the native population.

4. What does Aubrey learn?
(a) That his wife has died.
(b) Much of the same information as Maturin has provided.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Everything he needs to know to fullfill his mission.

5. What kind of relationship develops between Aubrey and Colonel Keating?
(a) Saracastic and competitive.
(b) Dislike.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Working relationship.

6. What does Maturin do on the first island on which he goes ashore?
(a) Free the British prisoners of war.
(b) Kill the French commandor.
(c) Spreads anti-French propaganda.
(d) Kill the French governor.

7. What is Napoleon trying to conquer?
(a) China.
(b) Turkey.
(c) East Africa.
(d) All of Europe.

8. Where is Captain Aubrey's home?
(a) London.
(b) Newtonville.
(c) Hampshire, England.
(d) Derbyshire.

9. What two ships does Aubrey capture the first few days of his voyage?
(a) Vénus adn Manche.
(b) Hébé and Intrepid Fox.
(c) Néréide and Sirius.
(d) Bellone, and Caroline.

10. What kind of reputation does Lord Clonfert have?
(a) He's harsh and unreasonable.
(b) He's a fop but also a courageous man.
(c) He's sturdy and hard working.
(d) He's cowardly.

11. What does Lady Clonfert request of Aubrey?
(a) The money he owes her.
(b) Passage to London.
(c) To take her son under his protection.
(d) Passage as far as Cape Town.

12. In what year does this book take place?
(a) 1832.
(b) 1797.
(c) 1803.
(d) 1810.

13. How does Aubrey respond to Bertie's orders?
(a) Aubrey is very displeased.
(b) Aubrey is puzzled.
(c) Aubrey is very pleased.
(d) Aubrey is fearful.

14. In what type of home does Captain Aubrey live?
(a) A castle.
(b) A townhouse.
(c) A farmhouse.
(d) A country cottage.

15. How does Aubrey find life at home?
(a) Exciting.
(b) Uninteresting and boring.
(c) Restful.
(d) Fun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reaches Cape Town?

2. What do Aubrey's forces and British land forces do on La Reunion?

3. What does Maturin believe is the basis of the strange personality?

4. Who does Maturin accidentally meet?

5. How did Lady Clonfert find out about Aubrey's command?

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