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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Whewell?
(a) An Irishman who knows the coast where the French will supposedly land.
(b) Aubrey's steward.
(c) A captain's mate who knows a great deal about the slave trade.
(d) A Scot who understands the slave routes.

2. Why does Aubrey call a meeting of all the Captains?
(a) To discuss a new Imperial navy requirement.
(b) To get to know them.
(c) To discuss their orders.
(d) To discuss gunnery exercises.

3. What is said of the citizens of the village where the French were headed?
(a) Nothing is said of them.
(b) Many were inclined to hlep the French.
(c) They attacked the one French company that came ashore.
(d) They hate the French.

4. What is the purpose of the fleet being in Whydah?
(a) To drop off some liberated slaves.
(b) To rescue a British diplomat.
(c) To ferret out slavers.
(d) To obtain information on French movements.

5. How does Captain Thomas treat his crew?
(a) He is unfair.
(b) He treats them as friends.
(c) He pushes them extremely hard.
(d) He is lax with them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jack think the ship is having trouble keeping up with the fleet?

2. Who does Stephen mention in defense of homosexuals?

3. Why is Aubrey upset about Sophie's actions when he was gone?

4. What does Maturin give Mr. Gray?

5. What does Aubrey say he has to do secretly?

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