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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ship for their group does the crew of the Bellona spot approaching in Chapter 6?
(a) The Phoebe.
(b) The Monmouth.
(c) The Naiad.
(d) The Ramilles.

2. In Chapter 10, there will be an interview before the committee and Jack will be what, according to Blaine's plan?
(a) Suspended from the navy.
(b) Dishonorably discharged.
(c) Awarded a medal.
(d) Promoted in rank.

3. In Chapter 7, Stephen tells Sir Joseph Blaine about the ________________ he met in France?
(a) South Americans.
(b) North Americans.
(c) South Africans.
(d) Canadians.

4. What ship do Stephen and Philip board together in Chapter 8?
(a) The Bellona.
(b) The Queen Charlotte.
(c) The Nimble.
(d) The Dover.

5. What does Stephen tell Jack about his financial situation in Chapter 8 over dinner?
(a) He is broke.
(b) The bank took his money.
(c) He has money again.
(d) He lost his house.

6. What ship has been damaged enough that it must go to Cawsand Bay for repairs in Chapter 9?
(a) Bellona.
(b) Naiad.
(c) Ramillies.
(d) Aboukir.

7. Who is the captain of the Ramillies?
(a) Dundas.
(b) Griffiths.
(c) Blaine.
(d) Fanshawe.

8. Where does Diana find a house for Sophie's mother to live in Chapter 8?
(a) Stratford.
(b) Bath.
(c) Normandy.
(d) London.

9. What refers to a fast naval vessel of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, generally having a lofty ship rig and heavily armed on one or two decks?
(a) A frigate.
(b) A dingy.
(c) A cutter.
(d) A speedboat.

10. The Bellona is in the waters near what in the second half of Chapter 5?
(a) Brest.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) Iceland.

11. What does the talk over dinner between Stephen and Jack center on in Chapter 9?
(a) Shipbuilding.
(b) The economy.
(c) The sea.
(d) Past battles.

12. Jack Aubrey has orders in Chapter 6 to report to the command where he will be assigned to an offshore squadron where?
(a) Ushant.
(b) Milan.
(c) Milplant.
(d) Freres.

13. Stephen Maturin's two goddaughters are children he saved where?
(a) The desert.
(b) London.
(c) The Pacific.
(d) Africa.

14. Jack tells Stephen that his financial picture is what in Chapter 8?
(a) Dire.
(b) Unchanging.
(c) Improving.
(d) Fantastic.

15. Who does Stephen believe may have a heart problem in Chapter 8?
(a) Admiral Stranraer.
(b) Jack Aubrey.
(c) Mr. Cholmondeley.
(d) Captain Griffiths.

Short Answer Questions

1. In discussing Aubrey with Stephen in Chapter 7, Blaine says Stranrarer's dispatches have been what?

2. Where had Stephen Maturin gone to speak to a superior in Chapter 7?

3. Who is paying rent while staying at the Aubrey home?

4. Stephen tells Sir Blaine in Chapter 7 that he thinks that there should be more emphasis on attack and defense _____ in the fight against slavery?

5. After the ship reaches land in Chapter 10, Stephen and Jack travel how?

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