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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey ask of his commander concerning the Thames?
(a) That the Thames be drydocked.
(b) That the ship be reassigned.
(c) That they add more 20 pounders on the vessel.
(d) That her captain be replaced.

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

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

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

5. What does Maturin hear Padeen Coleman doing with Brigid?
(a) Teaching her numbers.
(b) Playing peekaboo.
(c) Teaching her Irish.
(d) Playing hide and seek.

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

7. How do Dundas and Aubrey know each other?
(a) They attended Oxford together.
(b) They grew up in the same village.
(c) They served together as young midshipmen.
(d) They are cousins.

8. To what does Stephen admit when he asks a favor of Jack?
(a) That Stephen's mission is personal.
(b) That Stephen already knows what Aubrey's orders are.
(c) That Stephen has received orders from naval intelligence.
(d) That Aubrey will do most anything for Maturin.

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

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

11. What of Maturin's is in danger?
(a) His research notes.
(b) His position.
(c) His assets.
(d) His collections from his travels.

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

13. What does Maturin decide to do about Coleman and Oates?
(a) Send them to the country under disguise.
(b) Take them to Spain.
(c) Send them to the West Indies.
(d) Move them to London where they will not be easily found.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin's caller want?

2. What is Maturin willing to do concerning Sarah and Emily?

3. Why are Dundas and Aubrey once flogged?

4. Why do Ringle and Surprise stay with Berenice?

5. How does Mrs. Williams feel about her recent conversation with Clarissa?

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