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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Worcester do when the French break through the blockade?
(a) Sends a message.
(b) Gives chase.
(c) Fires on them.
(d) Gathers armaments.

2. What is Davis's first name?
(a) Avarice.
(b) Awkward.
(c) Attached.
(d) Anger.

3. How did Aubrey once save Davis?
(a) He fought off an attack on Davis.
(b) He kept him from committing suicide.
(c) He stopped an execution.
(d) He saved him from drowning.

4. What delays the powder promised to the Ionian Region?
(a) Strong winds.
(b) The blockade.
(c) Strange currents.
(d) A battle.

5. What does the narrator say is the better part of valor?
(a) Bravery.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Discretion.
(d) Intelligence.

6. Why is Thornton angry with Aubrey when he returns to the blockade?
(a) He did not engage the French.
(b) He violated neutrality rules.
(c) He tried to rile up the French.
(d) He was late returning.

7. How does Aubrey describe Sciahan?
(a) Barbarian.
(b) Cunning.
(c) Militant.
(d) Wise.

8. How does Davis view being under Aubrey's command?
(a) It is embarrassing.
(b) It is a privilege.
(c) It is the quickest way to promotion.
(d) It is just another post.

9. What marks Aubrey's victory against Mustapha?
(a) Sciahan coming to his aid.
(b) The Kitabi burning.
(c) Mustapha drowning.
(d) The Torgud sinking.

10. What happens when morale drops on the Worcester?
(a) Sickness comes in.
(b) Fighting starts.
(c) Disobedience flourishes.
(d) All of these.

11. Who is wounded at the clandestine rendezvous?
(a) Graham.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Sosa.

12. How many ships does Aubrey defeat at the end of the book?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

13. What causes the mistakes Maturin has to cover up when he is back with Aubrey?
(a) Unexperienced agents.
(b) A spy.
(c) Misinterpretations.
(d) Bad weather.

14. Where does Aubrey take Maturin after leaving Mercedes?
(a) The front lines.
(b) A bar.
(c) A political meeting.
(d) A safe harbor.

15. How does Mustapha feel about Sciahan?
(a) He hates him.
(b) He respects him.
(c) He fears him.
(d) He enjoys his company.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thornton threaten Aubrey with when he returns to the blockade?

2. What causes Mustapha to rebel against the Brittish?

3. What allows the French to break through the blockade?

4. What is Davis very skilled in?

5. Who is Maturin supposed to meet with at the clandestine rendezvous?

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