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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gifford characterize William Duff?
(a) As a pederast.
(b) As anxiety ridden.
(c) As timid.
(d) As cruel.

2. Why is one of the slave vessels considered pirates?
(a) They fire upon the British.
(b) They are doing something illegal.
(c) They have unlicensed crew members.
(d) They have no registry.

3. Who are the Kroomen?
(a) A family of German slave traders.
(b) A tribe of Africans in the upper Congo region.
(c) A family of Dutch slave traders.
(d) Local merchants in Sierra Leone.

4. For how long is Maturin ill?
(a) A few days.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Several weeks.
(d) Several months.

5. What happens concerning Mr. Gray before the fleet gets underway?
(a) He is buried at sea.
(b) He is sent home for his recovery.
(c) He is released from active duty.
(d) He is reassigned to Sir Blaine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin say both Jack and Sophie must do?

2. How does Aubrey hope to engage the French fleet?

3. What does Sophie suspect incorrectly about Clarissa?

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

5. On whose ship is Whewell?

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