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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 Pullings say to Maturin about Captain Thomas and gun practice?
(a) Thomas' guns are in terrible condition.
(b) Thomas understaffs his gun emplacements.
(c) Thomas does not use the allotted powder for practice.
(d) Thomas does not put his best me at the guns.

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

3. Why do Ringle and Surprise stay with Berenice?
(a) To protect Berenice.
(b) Dundas is under suspicion of treason.
(c) As a courtesy.
(d) Dundas is the Admiral's flagship.

4. About what does Sophie speak to Maturin?
(a) Her son's eyesight.
(b) Aubery's health.
(c) Aubrey's attitude towards her.
(d) One of the twins' weight loss.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Clarissa worry concerning Mrs. Williams' visit?

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

3. How is the high-place traitor described?

4. What does a messenger say about Pyramus the next morning?

5. How does Mrs. Williams feel about her recent conversation with Clarissa?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the squadron's first capture.

4. What happens in the dinner with Maturin?

5. What happens when Stephen returns from Sinon?

6. Why is Maturin unable to take his first foray into the jungle at Freetown?

7. How does Maturin help quell rebellion in the village?

8. What does Mrs. Williams say about Aubrey's uniform and what is Sophie's response?

9. What does Aubrey find when he gets home and what happens to him as he rides to Woolcombe?

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

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