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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the men meet after dinner in Chapter 5?
(a) The Captain's fore-cabin.
(b) The library.
(c) The First Lieutenant's quarters.
(d) The deck.

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

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

4. Jack serves in what capacity over the manor of his estate?
(a) Ambassador.
(b) Magistrate.
(c) Supervisor.
(d) President.

5. Who is the Admiral of the Brest blockading squadron?
(a) Lord Stranraer.
(b) Captain Griffiths.
(c) Sir Joseph Blaine.
(d) Captain William Fanshawe.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Stephen ask to hear stories about from the officers?

3. Who do the women send to tell Jack Aubrey not to return home in Chapter 3?

4. Where is the fight in Chapter 3 held?

5. What is a city on the western coast of France which the English are blockading during the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conversation takes place between Sir Blaine and Stephen regarding Don Diego in Chapter 7? What information does Stephen provide?

2. Who does Stephen discuss boxing with in Chapter 3? Why?

3. Where do Jack and Stephen go in Chapter 2 after Stephen's arrival? What is discussed of their financial problems?

4. Describe the fight in Chapter 3. Who wins the match? Who is there?

5. What news does Captain Fanshawe reveal to Jack in the end of Chapter 6? What reprimand does Jack receive?

6. What reprimand did Admiral Stranraer give to Jack in Chapter 4? Why does the admiral ask to speak to Stephen?

7. How long are Jack and Stephen at sea on the Bellona before heading inland in Chapter 5? What do the officers and crew do in the meantime?

8. Where do Jack and Stephen go after leaving the inn in Chapter 4? What stranger do they encounter there?

9. What is the response Jack receives upon returning home after the Parliamentary vote in Chapter 3? What is next on his agenda?

10. What does Stephen reveal to Jack about his position in the Navy in Chapter 8?

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