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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 understaffs his gun emplacements.
(b) Thomas' guns are in terrible condition.
(c) Thomas does not use the allotted powder for practice.
(d) Thomas does not put his best me at the guns.

2. What do Dundas and Aubrey once do at a water stop when they are young men?
(a) Sneak a woman on board.
(b) Duel with swords.
(c) Force the entire crew to bathe.
(d) Swim in a river with crocodiles.

3. Who are Sarah and Emily?
(a) Two Melanesian girls Maturin rescued.
(b) Maturin's wife and daughter.
(c) Aubrey's new twin daughters.
(d) Sir Blaine's new twin nieces.

4. Who is Aubrey late to meet?
(a) Mrs. Williams.
(b) Captain Hervey.
(c) Sir Blaine.
(d) Dr. Maturin.

5. How does Aubrey respond to Dundas' request?
(a) Aubrey says Sohpie's sister has recently married.
(b) Aubrey says Surprise is not returning to England.
(c) Aubrey gives him some of Surprise's prize money.
(d) Aubrey says he can only spare one crewmember.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. About whom does Mrs. Williams say about a man has been making inquiries?

3. About what does Aubrey express anxiety?

4. What does Maturin tell Clarissa he will do?

5. Why is Maturin excited to hear Coleman and Brigid?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during the meeting of all captains?

2. How is Captain Thomas characterized?

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

4. How long is Maturin ill and what is the fleet doing when he returns to consciousness?

5. What does Dundas ask of Aubrey and what is the consequences of Aubrey helping Dundas?

6. What transpires when Maturin visits Mr. Houmouzios?

7. What happens just as Aubrey is contemplating leaving Thames behind?

8. Who is Mr. Gray and what is his situation?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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