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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Killick say about Sohpie?
(a) That she has maybe left Jack.
(b) That she has finally delivered.
(c) That she wants Jack to retire.
(d) That she is close to dying.

2. What does Maturin talk about most concerning his time on the Ringle?
(a) Brigid.
(b) Ringle's performance not being up to par.
(c) Dianne.
(d) The sea birds he saw.

3. What does Maturin give Mr. Gray?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Castor oil.
(c) Quinine.
(d) Laudanum.

4. What does Maturin think may be wrong with him?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Yellow fever.
(c) A cold.
(d) Dengue fever.

5. What are Jack's orders when he opens them just before leaving The Berlings?
(a) To rendevous with another squadron.
(b) To sail round Cape Horn in pursuit of a Spanish galleon.
(c) To sail to the West Indies.
(d) He has not yet opened his orders when he leaves The Berlings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aubrey uncertain about Maturin's response to the fleet's orders?

2. What is one thing Maturin believes about his condition?

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

4. What happens concerning Mr. Gray before the fleet gets underway?

5. What does Mr. Whewell describe for Jack and Stephen?

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