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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ship do Aubrey and Maturin board the next morning?
(a) Bellona.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Pyramus.
(d) Ringle.

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

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

4. What do Dundas and Aubrey once do at a water stop when they are young men?
(a) Sneak a woman on board.
(b) Duel with swords.
(c) Swim in a river with crocodiles.
(d) Force the entire crew to bathe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Williams try to tell Aubrey about Diana?

2. What commodity does Thunderer lack?

3. Why do Ringle and Surprise stay with Berenice?

4. What does Aubrey do as a result of losing?

5. Where will the French squadron really sail for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mrs. Williams demonstrate her obnoxious personality?

2. What happens during the meeting of all captains?

3. What transpires when Maturin visits Mr. Houmouzios?

4. Why does a sailor interrupt Aubrey and Dundas' visit and what happens?

5. What does Pullings say to Aubrey about Captain Thomas?

6. What do Bonden and Killick discuss in secret?

7. What happens when Maturin meets with his two assistants?

8. What happens when Stephen returns from Sinon?

9. How does Maturin react when he reviews the accommodations for sick crew members on the Bellona?

10. What does Dundas ask of Aubrey and what is the consequences of Aubrey helping Dundas?

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