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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Diana tells Stephen she secured a loan using what as collateral in Chapter 8?
(a) A diamond.
(b) Her soul.
(c) The house.
(d) A horse.

2. Who joins Stephen and Jack for breakfast in the great hall at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Inigo Bernard.
(b) Sir Joseph Blaine.
(c) Diana Maturin.
(d) Mr. Harding.

3. Under whom will Jack resume patrolling at the inshore squadron in Chapter 7?
(a) Captain Heneage Dundas.
(b) Captain Griffiths.
(c) Captain Fanshawe.
(d) Captain Calvert.

4. In Chapter 6, Jack discovers that the two French frigates sailed from Brest and are attacking what?
(a) Viking warships.
(b) French merchant ships.
(c) British merchant ships.
(d) Russian navy vessels.

5. Don Diego's father is a what?
(a) Captain.
(b) First mate.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Viceroy.

6. What country will Jack help to form a navy in Chapter 10?
(a) Peru.
(b) Argentina.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Chile.

7. Who is Admiral Stranraer's secretary?
(a) Mr. Braddock.
(b) Mr. Cholmondeley.
(c) Mr. Bojangles.
(d) Mr. Whewell.

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

9. In Chapter 10, Jack and Stephen will travel to London where Jack will meet who?
(a) The Queen.
(b) The French Admiral.
(c) The Chileans.
(d) His Mother.

10. When is Jack's plan for sailing into the straights at Brest in Chapter 5?
(a) During the sunrise.
(b) After breakfast.
(c) At night.
(d) Before Saturday.

11. What sound do Jack and Stephen overhear during dinner on deck in Chapter 9?
(a) Women singing.
(b) Gunfire.
(c) Rainfall.
(d) Musical instruments.

12. 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?
(a) By special ops.
(b) By land.
(c) By sea.
(d) By air.

13. Who abdicates as a result of the war in Chapter 10?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Napoleon.
(c) Blaine.
(d) Stranraer.

14. Who is Jack's half-brother?
(a) Philip Aubrey.
(b) Captain Griffiths.
(c) Mr. Harding.
(d) Lord Stranraer.

15. What refers to a single-masted sailing vessel, very similar to a sloop but having its mast set somewhat farther astern, about two-fifths of the way aft measured on the water line?
(a) A dingy.
(b) A catamaran.
(c) A frigate.
(d) A cutter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Diana blame for riling Sophie which led to the scene between her and Jack in Chapter 8?

2. What two ships are under attack from the French in Chapter 9?

3. Who is the captain of the Ramillies?

4. What ship does the Bellona meet with at daybreak in Chapter 9?

5. What does the talk over dinner between Stephen and Jack center on in Chapter 9?

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