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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Jack discuss the blockade and the military situation with in Chapter 8?
(a) Colman.
(b) Fanshawe.
(c) Stranraer.
(d) Harding.

2. Jack and Stephen are staying where in London in Chapter 10?
(a) Grape Manor.
(b) Grape's Estates.
(c) The Grapes.
(d) Grapeton.

3. What does Diana tell Stephen that Sophie has been doing since she parted from Aubrey with harsh words in Chapter 8?
(a) Eating.
(b) Knitting.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Crying.

4. What ship is Stephen supposedly aboard in Chapter 7 when Aubrey is looking for him?
(a) The Ringle.
(b) The Doris.
(c) The Nimble.
(d) The Dryad.

5. Jack tells Stephen that he is interested in the proposition of the procedure for his obtaining what in Chapter 9?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) An assistant.
(c) A flag.
(d) New shoes.

6. What two ships are under attack from the French in Chapter 9?
(a) Aboukir and Naiad.
(b) Ramillies and Naiad.
(c) Ramillies and Bellona.
(d) Aboukir and Ramillies.

7. Who arrives from the Queen Charlotte in Chapter 9?
(a) Sir Joseph Blaine.
(b) Captain Heneage Dundas.
(c) Jack Aubrey.
(d) Admiral Stranraer.

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

9. From whom does Aubrey learn the Ringle had gone to the Downs in Chapter 7?
(a) Captain Griffiths.
(b) Captain Calvert.
(c) Captain Reade.
(d) Captain Fanshawe.

10. Who is given permission to explore the proposals of the South Americans without making any commitments on the part of the British government?
(a) Sir Joseph Blaine.
(b) Mr. Walkinshaw.
(c) Stephen Maturin.
(d) Captain Heneage Dundas.

11. Where do the proceedings take place in Chapter 10?
(a) Somerset House.
(b) London courthouse.
(c) Jack's House.
(d) The pub.

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

13. What ship does the Bellona meet with at daybreak in Chapter 9?
(a) The Monmouth.
(b) The Dryad.
(c) The Ringle.
(d) The Doris.

14. What does the Christmas meal consist of among Jack Aubrey and friends in Chapter 9?
(a) Beef.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Ham.
(d) Seafood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is one of the last ships to be sent home from the war in Chapter 10?

2. Where does Diana find a house for Sophie's mother to live in Chapter 8?

3. What is the name of the private ship Jack is given command of in Chapter 10?

4. The man who dies in Chapter 5 is sewn into his what and buried at sea?

5. In Chapter 6, Jack discovers that the two French frigates sailed from Brest and are attacking what?

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