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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The children find Jack and Stephen to inform them of what in Chapter 2?
(a) A new neighbor moved in.
(b) A horse died.
(c) Their friend is lost.
(d) A letter arrived.

2. Stephen Maturin is an adviser on what affairs?
(a) Greek.
(b) Irish.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Italian.

3. The two fighters in the boxing match in Chapter 3 are Bonden and who?
(a) Colman.
(b) Calvert.
(c) Reade.
(d) Evans.

4. In the end of Chapter 3, Sophie gives Jack the orders packet and he says he and Stephen will leave for where the next day?
(a) Paris.
(b) Torbay.
(c) Italy.
(d) Vienna.

5. Who is Jack Aubrey's coxswain?
(a) Barret Bonden.
(b) Preserved Killick.
(c) Mr Callaghan.
(d) Stephen Maturin.

6. Who scores a knockout in the boxing fight in Chapter 3?
(a) Evans.
(b) Bonden.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Dundas.

7. The man who gives Jack and Stephen directions for an inn in Chapter 4 notes that it is not good for a man in what to be recognized?
(a) Politics.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Bad clothes.
(d) A carriage.

8. Aubrey tells Maturin that inclosure involves a great deal of what in Chapter 3?
(a) Money.
(b) Influence.
(c) Pride.
(d) Talent.

9. While the men are out talking, what do the women do in Chapter 3?
(a) Make dinner.
(b) Laundry.
(c) Sew.
(d) Talk.

10. Where was the Duke of Habachtsthal's money embargoed after he killed himself?
(a) Morocco.
(b) Spain.
(c) Germany.
(d) Canada.

11. Where is The Yellow Admiral set?
(a) Thailand.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) Russia.

12. Who greets and wants to talk to Stephen about medical procedures for the treatment of wounds on the ship in Chapter 4?
(a) Mr. Sherman.
(b) Captain Griffiths.
(c) Lord Stranraer.
(d) Jack Aubrey.

13. Chapter 1 takes place in the office of which top official at the Admiralty in London?
(a) Barret Bonden.
(b) Jack Aubrey.
(c) Sir Joseph Blaine.
(d) Captain Griffiths.

14. Stephen is relieved at what due to the great number of men in sick bay in Chapter 5?
(a) The sight of an albatross.
(b) Getting off the ship.
(c) Better weather.
(d) Seeing land.

15. Maturin had served as the surgeon on what ship with Aubrey in his crusade against slavery?
(a) Queen Charlotte.
(b) Monmouth.
(c) Doris.
(d) Bellona.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many of Jack's wealthy neighbors plan to enclose the common land of what?

2. What ship do Aubrey and his men transfer to from the Ringle in Chapter 4?

3. What is the name of Jack Aubrey's wife?

4. Jack serves in what capacity over the manor of his estate?

5. Who won't be attending the fight on Wednesday since he will be attending a committee meeting in Chapter 3?

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