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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Captain Thomas angry at Aubrey?
(a) Because Aubrey has ordered Thomas to cease drilling so much.
(b) Because Aubrey refuses to allow Thomas any flexibility.
(c) Because Aubery threw out a military conviction Thomas makes on a crew member.
(d) For Aubrey questioning the readiness of his crew.

3. How will the fleet get to the North Atlantic quickly?
(a) Rounding Cape Horn.
(b) Traveling the great circle.
(c) Catching the trades.
(d) Cutting through Gibraltar.

4. When had Diana fled to where she now is?
(a) She did not flee, but left because of family problems.
(b) Just after Stephen left with the fleet.
(c) Before Stephen's return to England.
(d) Just after Brigid's birth.

5. What is the Theban Legion:?
(a) One of the most well-known Roman legions.
(b) A group of men who banded together to conquer Thebes.
(c) An ancient Greek fighting unit.
(d) It is not mentioned in the book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin sense about Aubrey?

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

3. Why was Sophie upset about a dress she wore to a dinner?

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

5. What does the Ringle find when it arrives at The Berlings?

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