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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the fight in Chapter 3 held?
(a) The Dripping Pan.
(b) The Dripping Candle.
(c) The Catch Pot.
(d) The Frying Pan.

2. After breakfast in Chapter 3, Stephen goes to the coach house to talk with whom?
(a) Padeen Colman.
(b) Bondon.
(c) Diana Maturin.
(d) Jack Aubrey.

3. Who does Stephen Maturin report to in his job?
(a) Sir Joseph Blaine.
(b) Lord Stranraer.
(c) Jack Aubrey.
(d) Captain Griffiths.

4. Where do Jack and Stephen stop on their way home after the committee meeting in Chapter 3?
(a) A pub.
(b) The store.
(c) The post office.
(d) The library.

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

6. The fighters in the boxing match in Chapter 3 begin fighting without what?
(a) Putting on gloves.
(b) Bathing.
(c) Shaking hands.
(d) Signing the anthem.

7. How many children does Jack Aubrey have?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 0.

8. Who is the Midshipman on the Bellona?
(a) Mr. Callaghan.
(b) Mr. Geoghegan.
(c) Mr. Miller.
(d) Mr. Whewell.

9. Where do Jack and Stephen ask for directions to an inn for Diana in Chapter 4?
(a) Feathers.
(b) Plumage.
(c) Downy.
(d) Leathers.

10. Who is the schoolmaster on the Bellona?
(a) Mr. Whewell.
(b) Mr. Miller.
(c) Mr. Callaghan.
(d) Mr. Walkinshaw.

11. Who won't be attending the fight on Wednesday since he will be attending a committee meeting in Chapter 3?
(a) Captain Griffiths.
(b) Barret Bonden.
(c) Mr Whewell.
(d) Stephen Maturin.

12. Who is Great Britain fighting a war against in The Yellow Admiral?
(a) Mussolini.
(b) Hitler.
(c) The Ming Dynasty.
(d) Napoleon.

13. Admiral Stranraer tells Aubrey that the Bellona is assigned to what position in Chapter 4?
(a) The outside fleet.
(b) The inside squadron.
(c) The forward fleet.
(d) The back squadron.

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

15. Who is going to Ireland and is leaving the horse and carriage with the Aubreys in Chapter 2?
(a) Sir Joseph Blaine.
(b) Mrs. Clarissa Oakes.
(c) Mr. Cholmondeley.
(d) Stephen Maturin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Diana's daughter?

2. Who cares for the Maturins' daughter?

3. Chapter 1 takes place in the office of which top official at the Admiralty in London?

4. While the men are out talking, what do the women do in Chapter 3?

5. With whom had Dr. Stephen Maturin and his wife taken part in an expedition in Chapter 1?

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