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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 is to be cut from the squadron.
(b) That its name is being changed.
(c) That it sank over night.
(d) That it has to go into dry dock.

2. What does Blaine hint at to Maturin?
(a) That his daughter might be in danger.
(b) The possibility of Habachtsthal being assassinated.
(c) That Maturin might be tried as a traitor.
(d) That Maturin might be promoted.

3. What relation is Diana to Mrs. Williams?
(a) Sister.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Niece.
(d) None.

4. For whom does Sophie hold a dinner party?
(a) Her god daughter.
(b) The post captains in Aubrey's command.
(c) Her best friends from childhood.
(d) All the officers of the mess on Ringle.

5. At what game did Dundas once beat Aubrey?
(a) Cricket.
(b) Cards.
(c) Backgammon.
(d) Chess.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do Dundas and Aubrey know each other?

3. Who is Mr. Hinkley?

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

5. What does Maturin wish he had brought with him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Padeen teaching Brigid, and what is Stephen's reaction?

3. How does Captain Thomas act when Stephen sees him coming out of Aubrey's office?

4. What happens in the dinner with Maturin?

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

6. What do Blaine and Maturin discuss concerning Ireland?

7. Who is Whewell and how can he help in the fleet's mission?

8. Where does Stephen take Clarissa, Brigid and Padeen and what deal does Stephen make with Padeen?

9. Describe the squadron's first capture.

10. What is one story Dundas and Aubrey discuss?

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