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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pullings say to Maturin about Captain Thomas and gun practice?
(a) Thomas' guns are in terrible condition.
(b) Thomas does not put his best me at the guns.
(c) Thomas does not use the allotted powder for practice.
(d) Thomas understaffs his gun emplacements.

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

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

4. What ship weighs anchor at Shelmerston?
(a) Ringle.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Bereson.
(d) Nelson.

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

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

7. Who is Brigid?
(a) Maturin's daughter.
(b) Diana's mother.
(c) Maturin's mother.
(d) Clarissa's daughter.

8. About what does Aubrey express anxiety?
(a) Sophie delivering at her age.
(b) Sophie having to deal with her mother day in and out.
(c) His new command.
(d) If Surprise will be large enough to serve as the flag vessel.

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

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

11. 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 allowed to self govern.
(c) If England will allow the Irish to sit in Parliament.
(d) If Ireland is unable to govern herself.

12. Who is leaving the Commodore's office when Stephen arrives?
(a) Sophia.
(b) A pretty, young woman.
(c) Killick.
(d) Captain Thomas.

13. About whom does Mrs. Williams say about a man has been making inquiries?
(a) Clarissa Oakes.
(b) Padeen Coleman.
(c) Diana Maturin.
(d) Steven Maturin.

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

15. What does Maturin believe cocoa leaves medicate?
(a) Fatigue.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Depression.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the two men apologize to each other?

2. Who is Bob Morley?

3. Where does Stephen go the next morning?

4. What does a messenger say about Pyramus the next morning?

5. Who does Sophie send to bring Maturin to the party?

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