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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Aubrey in a foul mood when Maturin sees him?
(a) His first mate is ill and his best gunner's mate has died.
(b) Sophie still has not delivered.
(c) The supplies are not yet loaded on all the ships in the squadron.
(d) His ships' performances are not up to Aubrey's standards.

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

3. What does Maturin do to try to boost his energy?
(a) Drink coffee.
(b) Drink tea.
(c) Eat a large meal.
(d) Chew cocoa leaves.

4. What is notable about the port of Whydah?
(a) It is very strictly regulated against slavery.
(b) It is the end of the expedition's southern journey.
(c) It is run by an expatriot American.
(d) It is predominently Dutch.

5. Who owned a slaver that Whewell once served on board?
(a) Maturin, though he did not know it was a slaver.
(b) Sir Blaine.
(c) No one is mentioned like that.
(d) Thomas' family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Theban Legion:?

2. Where is Diana?

3. Whose name does Stephen think is mentioned in the message?

4. Where does the squadron arrive?

5. What does Maturin tell Smith?

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