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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whom does Aubrey receive several personal letters in Chapter two?
(a) He gets no personal mail.
(b) From Admiral Harte.
(c) From Sophia.
(d) From Diana Villiers.

2. What does Aubrey hope to make the Port Mahon rescue appear to be?
(a) Work of pirates.
(b) Unaided uprising of jailed men.
(c) Locals aiding the prisoners.
(d) English attack.

3. When Aubrey first goes ashore on Minorca, who approaches him and wants to talk about Maturin?
(a) Maturin's brother.
(b) Joan Maragall.
(c) Governor of the island.
(d) An island native.

4. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?
(a) They successfully take the prison.
(b) They abandon plans to take the prison.
(c) They are stalled by weather delay.
(d) They rescue prisoners but French guards escape.

5. Why is the First Lord of the Lords Commissioners not happy about allowing captured Spanish vessels to be considered prizes?
(a) First Lord fears a Spanish retaliation.
(b) Fortune goes to Sir Joseph Blain.
(c) Aubrey benefits from the prizes.
(d) Prime minister is sympathizing with the Spanish.

6. Who is set to take the place of Sir Joseph who is retiring?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Admiral Harte.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Mr. Waring.

7. How does Maturin react to what Sir Joseph tells him at their meeting after the lecture?
(a) He leaves for South Africa.
(b) He decides to call off his mission.
(c) He does not believe Sir Joseph.
(d) He determines to complete his mission,

8. On the way to the reunion with H.M.S. Lively's regular captain, Aubrey is supposed to rendezvous with whom?
(a) Sir Joseph Blain.
(b) Unknown British spy.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Sophia.

9. How does Mrs. Williams react to Aubrey's situation in chapter four?
(a) She uses Aubry's misfortune to forbid Sophie's seeing him.
(b) She offers Aubrey financial help.
(c) She encourages Maturin to help Aubrey.
(d) She shuns Aubrey outside the House of Lords.

10. What does Maturin have Aubrey's men take from the Port Mahon prison?
(a) French official documents.
(b) Money and jewels.
(c) French weapons.
(d) Implements of torture.

11. Is there any lingering worry tied to the escape at Port Mahon?
(a) Maturin worries French prisoners mutiny.
(b) Aubrey worries that Maragall is killed.
(c) Aubrey worries the French officer escape capture.
(d) Maturing fears that Sir Joseph hears of the escape.

12. What is Maturin's reaction to the heat he experiences on the side trip with Nicolls?
(a) He becomes dizzy.
(b) He is taken ill by the heat.
(c) He is energized.
(d) He cuts short the trip.

13. After the secret meeting with Sophie in chapter four, where does Aubrey go with Maturin?
(a) They visit Sir Joseph and Mr. Waring.
(b) They set out for the H.M.S. Surprise.
(c) They find Mr. Canning's home.
(d) They travel together to Bath.

14. What do the officers and crew of H.M.S. Lively think of their temporary captain, Aubrey?
(a) They greatly respect Aubrey.
(b) They are satisfied with the permanent change.
(c) They openly rebel against Aubrey's command.
(d) They resent Aubrey's taking over.

15. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?
(a) Going to India.
(b) Leading an attack on the Spanish.
(c) Blockading the French.
(d) Escorting the captured Spanish vessels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What travel plans does Sir Joseph arrange for Maturin after the physician's ordeal at Minorca?

2. The islet of St. Paul's Rocks is located where?

3. During their short trip in the rowboat, what surprising weather catches Nicolls and Maturin off guard?

4. What becomes of the biological specimens collected on the rocks?

5. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?

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