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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 Maturin reflect upon as he stops for a drink at an inn?
(a) His daughter's safety.
(b) The nature of the true mission of Aubrey's command.
(c) His wife's running away.
(d) The traitor.

2. Of what does the bulk of Maturin's assets consist?
(a) Gold bullion.
(b) Jewels.
(c) Race Horses.
(d) Property.

3. What ship weighs anchor at Shelmerston?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Bereson.
(c) Nelson.
(d) Ringle.

4. What does Maturin hear Padeen Coleman doing with Brigid?
(a) Teaching her numbers.
(b) Teaching her Irish.
(c) Playing hide and seek.
(d) Playing peekaboo.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Clarissa Oakes live?

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

4. What has Captain Dundas suggested several times?

5. How might the high-placed traitor make things difficult for Padeen Coleman and Clarissa Oakes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Aubrey learn when he opens his orders and what does he ask Maturin concerning the orders?

3. How is Captain Thomas characterized?

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

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

6. What does Ringle spot and what does Aubrey decide to do?

7. What is the significance of the fact that a slave ship fires upon his raiders?

8. Why has Aubrey's dark mood returned?

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

10. What happens at the officer's mess that almost starts a fight?

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