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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Davis view being under Aubrey's command?
(a) It is the quickest way to promotion.
(b) It is just another post.
(c) It is embarrassing.
(d) It is a privilege.

2. What ruins the chances of Aubrey getting romantic with Mercedes?
(a) Aubrey gets sick.
(b) Shots are heard.
(c) She is in a relationship.
(d) Maturin appears.

3. Where does Mustapha live?
(a) Kartak.
(b) Macedonia.
(c) Karia.
(d) Mesentereon.

4. Why did things not go as expected for Aubrey when he went into the harbor with the French consort?
(a) They mistook Aubrey for someone else.
(b) They were afraid of the secret weapon rumors.
(c) They were low on food.
(d) They were all keeping neutrality agreements.

5. What is different on every ship?
(a) The layout.
(b) The kind of wood.
(c) The ropes and knots.
(d) The sail mechanisms.

6. What is Davis's first name?
(a) Awkward.
(b) Attached.
(c) Avarice.
(d) Anger.

7. What allows the French to break through the blockade?
(a) A big storm.
(b) A night-time maneuver.
(c) A break in the blockade.
(d) A neutral ally helping them.

8. What is the Worcester declared when it gets to the meeting point after the conflict at the blockade?
(a) In need of repair.
(b) Challenged.
(c) Demoted to a trade ship.
(d) Unfit for duty.

9. What does Aubrey do on the day he meets with Sciahan?
(a) Changes his mind.
(b) Signs a contract.
(c) Buys his loyalty.
(d) Sends a letter.

10. What does Graham dislike about Aubrey's decision in the Ionian Region?
(a) It was not commanded.
(b) It was not beneficial.
(c) It was too impetuous.
(d) It was not binding.

11. What do the "old timers" on the ship say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?
(a) He is following orders.
(b) He is insane.
(c) He is too bold.
(d) He is a coward.

12. What does the narrator say is the better part of valor?
(a) Bravery.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Discretion.
(d) Intelligence.

13. What kind of harbor is a French consort anchored in?
(a) A French harbor.
(b) A neutral harbor.
(c) A natural reef protected harbor.
(d) A Spanish harbor.

14. How does Aubrey combat his loneliness when Maturin is gone?
(a) Doubles his watch times.
(b) Does practice runs.
(c) Writes letters.
(d) Drinks.

15. How many guns are on the Kitabi?
(a) 40.
(b) 30.
(c) 20.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Thornton waiting for Aubrey when he returns to the blockade?

2. Who did Babbington rescue during the blockade battle?

3. Who does Thornton give his command to when he goes home?

4. How does Aubrey describe Ismail Bey?

5. What kind of competition is held for the officers on Aubrey's new ship?

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