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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Captain Thomas characterized?
(a) As the most inexperienced captain.
(b) As a man of impeccable manners.
(c) As a young man who has just made captain due to his family connections.
(d) As the oldest captain and a rather grumpy man.

2. About what does Clarissa worry concerning Mrs. Williams' visit?
(a) That Clarissa said too much.
(b) That Clarissa should not have told Maturin about it.
(c) That Clarissa made an enemy of Mrs. Williams.
(d) That Mrs. Williams would sell information for the right amount of money.

3. Who does Sophie send to bring Maturin to the party?
(a) Killick.
(b) Padeen.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) She goes herself.

4. Why is Maturin excited to hear Coleman and Brigid?
(a) To realize that Coleman is such a kind man.
(b) To hear Brigid laugh.
(c) To realize that Brigid learns very quickly.
(d) To realize that Brigid can speak.

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

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

7. About what does Sophie speak to Maturin?
(a) Aubrey's attitude towards her.
(b) One of the twins' weight loss.
(c) Her son's eyesight.
(d) Aubery's health.

8. What commodity does Thunderer lack?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Tea.
(c) Pork.
(d) Tobacco.

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

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

11. Why are general quarters sounded when Aubrey and Dundas are still talking?
(a) The new midshipman sounds the incorrect bell.
(b) General quarters are not sounded.
(c) They are conducting a drill.
(d) A ship is sighted that does not answer the code properly.

12. Who are Sarah and Emily?
(a) Aubrey's new twin daughters.
(b) Maturin's wife and daughter.
(c) Sir Blaine's new twin nieces.
(d) Two Melanesian girls Maturin rescued.

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

14. From what is Aubrey recovering?
(a) The ague.
(b) A bad cold.
(c) A fall from his horse.
(d) A sword slash across his chest.

15. Where does Clarissa Oakes live?
(a) With the Blaine family.
(b) On Aubrey's country estate.
(c) In London with Mrs. Broad.
(d) With Maturin's wife.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is Lalla?

4. What is Maturin's response to Blaine's subtle hint?

5. At what game did Dundas once beat Aubrey?

(see the answer keys)

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