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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey do as a result of losing?
(a) Challenges Dundas to a duel.
(b) Leaves Dundas in port when the ship sails.
(c) Gives Dundas his second-best sword.
(d) Asks for a rematch.

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

3. What does Maturin tell Clarissa he will do?
(a) Take Brigid to her mother in Ireland.
(b) Take Brigid to his sister's home.
(c) Deal with Mrs. Williams.
(d) Teach Brigid to ride a pony.

4. What do Aubrey's three children race to tell him?
(a) That Dr. Maturin is waiting for him.
(b) That their mother has gone to London.
(c) That his Admiral's uniform has arrived.
(d) That their mother is ill.

5. Where would Dundas end up if he returns to England empty handed?
(a) With an administrative job.
(b) Retired.
(c) In the Navy brig for dereliction of duty.
(d) Debtor's prison.

6. What are Jack's orders?
(a) To capture the gold for bribes on one of the ships.
(b) To blockade Gibraltar.
(c) To intercept the invading squadron.
(d) To intercept the squadron on its way to Dublin.

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

8. What does Aubrey point out through his telescope?
(a) A new star that Aubrey just found.
(b) The young age of the sailors on many of his ships.
(c) Several of the ships of his new squadron.
(d) A new star Aubrey has just found.

9. How might the high-placed traitor make things difficult for Padeen Coleman and Clarissa Oakes?
(a) He might try to blackmail them.
(b) He might set them up for assassination.
(c) He cannot harm either person.
(d) He might block their pardons.

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

11. What is the name of the ship Jack Aubrey commands?
(a) Ringle.
(b) Beagle.
(c) Berenice.
(d) Surprise.

12. Who is Mr. Hinkley?
(a) Mrs. Broad's nephew.
(b) Aubrey's overseer.
(c) Emily and Sarah's guardian.
(d) Maturin's lawyer.

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

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

15. Under what circumstances does Maturin say Ireland is better off under English rule?
(a) If Ireland is unable to govern herself.
(b) If England will allow the Irish to sit in Parliament.
(c) If Ireland is allowed to self govern.
(d) If Ireland receives the full benefits of citizenship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Sarah and Emily?

2. Why is Maturin excited to hear Coleman and Brigid?

3. About what does Sophie speak to Maturin?

4. What commodity does Thunderer lack?

5. How is Captain Thomas characterized?

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