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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Blaine hint at to Maturin?
(a) That Maturin might be promoted.
(b) The possibility of Habachtsthal being assassinated.
(c) That his daughter might be in danger.
(d) That Maturin might be tried as a traitor.

2. What is Aubrey's commander's response?
(a) The Thames was just in drydock.
(b) To get Thomas up to par.
(c) That they have no 20 pounders to spare.
(d) They will add four 12 pounders.

3. What does Dundas ask of Aubrey when he is aboard Surprise?
(a) To introduce Dundas to Sophie's sister.
(b) To deliver a letter.
(c) A couple crewmembers for temporary duty.
(d) A loan.

4. What is said about Clarissa Oakes?
(a) That Maturin is interested in her romantically.
(b) That she is very ill.
(c) Husband is killed in the line of duty.
(d) That she is married to Aubrey's brother.

5. Where is Maturin almost overtaken while riding?
(a) Near the gallows.
(b) At the Thames river bridge.
(c) On the edge of the woods of his estate.
(d) At the docks.

6. How is the Surprise damaged?
(a) A fight with an American frigate and bad weather.
(b) A typhoon.
(c) Fight against a French privateer.
(d) Grounding on some shoals.

7. With whom does Killick have an altercation?
(a) The butler.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Aubrey's son.
(d) Sophie.

8. What does Maturin wish he had brought with him?
(a) Cocoa leaves.
(b) Laudanum.
(c) His wife.
(d) His daughter.

9. Who is Habachtsthal?
(a) Sir Blaine's right-hand man.
(b) The new commander of the Thames.
(c) The new commander of the Ringle.
(d) A man investigating Coleman and Oakes.

10. Why are Dundas and Aubrey once flogged?
(a) For dueling.
(b) For being late to return from shore leave.
(c) For oversleeping after getting drunk.
(d) Only Dundas was flogged.

11. Why is Aubrey pleased to hear the Laurel will be joining his squadron?
(a) Laurel is a top of the line vessel.
(b) Aubrey taught Laurel's captain gunnery.
(c) Laurel is outfitted with heavy guns on both port and starboard.
(d) Aubrey respects Laurel's captain though he does not know the man.

12. What is one of the fastest ships in Jack's squadron?
(a) Ballona.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Ringle.
(d) Dreyton.

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

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

15. What does Aubrey do in response to his children's pleas?
(a) Swings them all on his horse.
(b) Goes inside to try on his uniform.
(c) Jumps his horse over a small tree that has fallen over.
(d) Reassures them that their mother is just bringing them a new brother or sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin give the person he first visits?

2. Where does Clarissa Oakes live?

3. What will Aubrey be allowed to do as a result of his next assignment?

4. How long has it been since Maturin has seen Brigid?

5. Who are Sarah and Emily?

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