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

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

3. With whom does Mrs. Williams insinuate that Diana is having an affair?
(a) Sir Weston.
(b) Mr. Wilson.
(c) Mr. Moneypenny.
(d) No one.

4. What do Aubrey's three children race to tell him?
(a) That their mother is ill.
(b) That their mother has gone to London.
(c) That his Admiral's uniform has arrived.
(d) That Dr. Maturin is waiting for him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At what game did Dundas once beat Aubrey?

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

3. What does Maturin do when he talks to Mrs. Williams?

4. What does Dundas ask of Aubrey when he is aboard Surprise?

5. Who is leaving the Commodore's office when Stephen arrives?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens as the fleet is leaving The Berlings and what is Aubrey's thought on the matter?

2. What is the story about Bob Morley?

3. What does Maturin learn from Sir Blaine?

4. What happens when Stephen returns from Sinon?

5. How does Berenice help Surprise and why does Surprise continue to sail with Berenice?

6. What does Mrs. Williams say about Clarissa Oakes?

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

8. What does Stephen ask of Aubrey and what is his response?

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

10. Briefly describe the confrontation with the French.

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