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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, after the repairs, the Bellona heads where?
(a) To report to the queen.
(b) To the harbor.
(c) Around the cape.
(d) The offshore squadron.

2. An aide reminds Jack of what he has to write after the battle in Chapter 5?
(a) A report.
(b) An apology.
(c) A eulogy.
(d) An obituary.

3. What is the weather like as Jack sails near the coast of Brest in Chapter 5?
(a) Cold.
(b) Windy.
(c) Foggy.
(d) Choppy seas.

4. Who does Diana blame for riling Sophie which led to the scene between her and Jack in Chapter 8?
(a) Brigid Maturin.
(b) Clarissa Oakes.
(c) Aunt Williams.
(d) Sophie Aubrey.

5. Sophie expresses in her letter in Chapter 6 that she plans on moving where with the children?
(a) Fernbridge house.
(b) Maturin Farms.
(c) Paris.
(d) Ashgrove house.

6. Where had Stephen Maturin gone to speak to a superior in Chapter 7?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Rome.

7. What does Stephen give to Jack while they're talking over dinner in Chapter 8?
(a) A letter from Sophie.
(b) A bottle of scotch.
(c) A book.
(d) Advice.

8. Jack and the men listen to a performance of a cello, viola and what in Chapter 5?
(a) Violin.
(b) Flute.
(c) Oboe.
(d) Fiddle.

9. Stephen performs an operation on whom in Chapter 9?
(a) Blaine.
(b) Evans.
(c) Bowden.
(d) Cholmondeley.

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

11. What continues during Christmas in Chapter 9?
(a) Ship problems.
(b) Stormy weather.
(c) The blockade.
(d) Weapon failures.

12. In discussing Aubrey with Stephen in Chapter 7, Blaine says Stranrarer's dispatches have been what?
(a) Unfavorable.
(b) Rambling.
(c) In code.
(d) Jolly.

13. 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 lost his house.
(d) He has money again.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What country will Jack help to form a navy in Chapter 10?

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

4. 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?

5. Who is the captain of the Ramillies?

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