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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. Why is Aubrey pleased to hear the Laurel will be joining his squadron?
(a) Laurel is outfitted with heavy guns on both port and starboard.
(b) Laurel is a top of the line vessel.
(c) Aubrey respects Laurel's captain though he does not know the man.
(d) Aubrey taught Laurel's captain gunnery.

2. What does Maturin give the person he first visits?
(a) A ring.
(b) His will.
(c) A new set of violin strings.
(d) A dried beetle specimen.

3. What bothers Maturin on the ship?
(a) The sick berth.
(b) The lack of ventilation.
(c) His living quarters.
(d) The squalor of the kitchen.

4. What does Dundas ask of Aubrey when he is aboard Surprise?
(a) To introduce Dundas to Sophie's sister.
(b) A loan.
(c) A couple crewmembers for temporary duty.
(d) To deliver a letter.

5. What does Aubrey point out through his telescope?
(a) A new star Aubrey has just found.
(b) The young age of the sailors on many of his ships.
(c) A new star that Aubrey just found.
(d) Several of the ships of his new squadron.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Captain Thomas characterized?

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

3. For whom does Sophie hold a dinner party?

4. About what does Sophie speak to Maturin?

5. Where is Maturin almost overtaken while riding?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conflict exists among the servants at Aubrey's estate?

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

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

4. What transpires when Maturin visits Mr. Houmouzios?

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

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

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

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

9. What happens during the meeting of all captains?

10. What does Aubrey decide to do when they arrive at Philip's Island?

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