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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 will Aubrey be allowed to do as a result of his next assignment?
(a) Allow his trusted first mate to finally retire.
(b) Remand the Surprise as his personal vessel.
(c) Hoist a broad pennant.
(d) Allow Maturin to stay home with his ill wife.

2. 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 a top of the line vessel.
(c) Laurel is outfitted with heavy guns on both port and starboard.
(d) Aubrey taught Laurel's captain gunnery.

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

4. How does the Berenice help Surprise?
(a) On repairs.
(b) Giving Surprise some crew members.
(c) Towing her to port.
(d) The Berenice does not help Surprise as Berenice is in bad shape also.

5. For what does Maturin hire a man named Pratt?
(a) To build a new stall for Brigid's pony.
(b) To confront the man who is harassing Clarissa.
(c) To try to find Diana.
(d) To re-roof the barn.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Stephen admit when he asks a favor of Jack?

2. Where would Dundas end up if he returns to England empty handed?

3. About whom does Mrs. Williams say about a man has been making inquiries?

4. How long has it been since Maturin has seen Brigid?

5. About what does Sophie speak to Maturin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Maturin tell Aubrey about Diana and Brigid?

3. Who is Mr. Gray and what is his situation?

4. Whose death does Maturin learn of as he is traveling to meet Diana, and how does she receive Maturin?

5. What happens when Jack and Sophie quarrel about Clarissa?

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

7. What do Stephen and Smith talk about concerning the way Stephen is feeling?

8. What is one story Dundas and Aubrey discuss?

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

10. Why has Aubrey's dark mood returned?

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