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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 does a messenger say about Pyramus the next morning?
(a) That it has to go into dry dock.
(b) That it sank over night.
(c) That its name is being changed.
(d) That it is to be cut from the squadron.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will the French squadron really sail for?

2. What bothers Maturin on the ship?

3. Who is Lalla?

4. What will Aubrey be receiving for his next assignment?

5. For whom does Sophie hold a dinner party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Sophie angry with her husband after attending a dinner at Stephen's cottage?

2. What happens as Stephen rides to Portsmouth?

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

4. What happens at the officer's mess that almost starts a fight?

5. What do Blaine and Maturin discuss concerning Ireland?

6. Describe the squadron's first capture.

7. How long is Maturin ill and what is the fleet doing when he returns to consciousness?

8. What does the Aurora bring and why are all the crews happy about it?

9. Briefly describe the confrontation with the French.

10. What does Sir Blaine tell Maturin about Aubrey's next assignment?

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