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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. For what use does Aubrey grind lenses?
(a) For magnifying glasses.
(b) For binoculars.
(c) For eye glasses.
(d) For telescopes.

2. What does Bertie give Captain Aubrey?
(a) A new command.
(b) A reprimand.
(c) Several official honors.
(d) A new stripe.

3. Why does Matuin tell Aubrey he has to go to Mauritius?
(a) The French have put a strong naval force there.
(b) They are going to Russia.
(c) They are going to cross the channel.
(d) They are withdrawing from Italy.

4. What kind of mental stress is Maturin fighting?
(a) Bipolar.
(b) Depression.
(c) Fear.
(d) Anxiety.

5. What kind of Captain is Corbett known to be?
(a) A good seaman but lax with his sailors.
(b) A rigid disciplinarian and a fighting captain.
(c) Someone to respect but doesn't like to kill.
(d) An easy going man.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom will Matuin be traveling to Mauritius?

2. Of what does McAdam say Clonfert's physical ailments are the result?

3. Who has been captured?

4. In what year does this book take place?

5. For what is Stephen Maturin most known?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aubrey do when he discovers he needs help? How does he feel about the response?

2. How does Aubrey spend his time at home and how does he feel about being home?

3. With whom do Aubrey and Maturin spend most of their time aboard the frigate and how does Aubrey feel about this man?

4. What do the three men say about the captains of the other ships?

5. What does most of the squadron do after the first success at La Reunion?

6. What does Aubrey learn about the French garrison?

7. Describe the setting in the opening of the novel.

8. What ship joins the squadron? What do the captains discuss? Where does the squadron go when it leaves Cape Town?

9. How does Aubrey think about Colley's recovery?

10. In what ship is Pullings, what does he do and what does he tell Aubrey?

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