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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where will the French squadron really sail for?
(a) Bantry Bay.
(b) The English Channel.
(c) The coast of Scotland.
(d) Dublin.

2. Of what is Morley guilty?
(a) Being too generous.
(b) Collaborating unintentionally with a traitor.
(c) Poor fiscal managment.
(d) Applying a double standard to his wife's behavior.

3. Where does Maturin go after hearing the disturbing news from Blaine?
(a) Portsmouth.
(b) Aubrey's country estate.
(c) Ringle.
(d) Surprise.

4. How does Aubrey respond to Dundas' request?
(a) Aubrey gives him some of Surprise's prize money.
(b) Aubrey says Surprise is not returning to England.
(c) Aubrey says he can only spare one crewmember.
(d) Aubrey says Sohpie's sister has recently married.

5. Who is Bob Morley?
(a) Aubrey's longtime nemesis.
(b) Maturin's longtime nemesis.
(c) An old friend of both Aubrey and Maturin.
(d) A retired Rear Admiral.

6. What does Mrs. Williams try to tell Aubrey about Diana?
(a) That Diana is distraught at Maturin not coming home.
(b) That Diana is practically destitute.
(c) Diana's behavior.
(d) Diana's pregnancy.

7. How does Aubrey respond to Maturin's request?
(a) Aubrey says he will have to ask his superior.
(b) Aubrey says he cannot offer him Ringle, but Maturin can take Surprise.
(c) Aubrey says Maturin is needed too badly for the mission and he cannot let Maturin go.
(d) Aubrey agrees to the request with little questioning.

8. Of what does the bulk of Maturin's assets consist?
(a) Jewels.
(b) Property.
(c) Race Horses.
(d) Gold bullion.

9. Who is Aubrey late to meet?
(a) Sir Blaine.
(b) Captain Hervey.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Dr. Maturin.

10. Who does Maturin first visit upon arrival in London?
(a) Sir Blaine.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Dianne.
(d) His brother Mathos.

11. What has Captain Dundas suggested several times?
(a) That Berenice go on ahead since she is so much faster than Ringle or Surprise.
(b) The faster ships go ahead and move at their speed and leave Berenice.
(c) That the Ringle divest of some of her crew for Surprise.
(d) That the Surprise be dry docked for repairs.

12. With whom does Mrs. Williams insinuate that Diana is having an affair?
(a) Sir Weston.
(b) No one.
(c) Mr. Moneypenny.
(d) Mr. Wilson.

13. Why does Captain Thomas refuse to speak to Maturin soon after the dinner starts?
(a) Maturin picks up the wrong spoon at some point.
(b) Thomas learns that Maturin is Aubrey's best friend.
(c) Thomas learns Maturin is Irish.
(d) Thomas learns Maturin is not a captain.

14. Who is Heneage Dundas?
(a) The captain of the Berenice.
(b) Surprise's First Mate.
(c) Jack Aubrey's second in command.
(d) Beagle's Captain.

15. How does Mrs. Williams feel about her recent conversation with Clarissa?
(a) That Clarissa was warm and charming.
(b) That Clarissa was cold.
(c) That Clarissa is too naive.
(d) That Clarissa was being evasive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pullings say to Maturin about Captain Thomas and gun practice?

2. How do Dundas and Aubrey know each other?

3. Who is Habachtsthal?

4. How does the Berenice help Surprise?

5. Why is Aubrey pleased to hear the Laurel will be joining his squadron?

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