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

3. What does Aubrey not like about Mustapha's ambitions?
(a) They are weak.
(b) They are violent.
(c) They are forgettable.
(d) They are personal.

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

5. How many warships does Mustapha have?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

6. What is Torgud?
(a) A native food.
(b) A kind of weapon.
(c) A harbor.
(d) A ship.

7. What does Aubrey work to improve near Sciahan before the battles begin?
(a) A road.
(b) A bridge.
(c) A harbor.
(d) A dock.

8. How does Aubrey describe Ismail Bey?
(a) Unimpressive.
(b) Indecisive.
(c) Aged.
(d) All of these.

9. Why does Aubrey like Mustapha more than Ismail?
(a) He is a sailor.
(b) He speaks English.
(c) He is intelligent.
(d) He has a warrior's heart.

10. What is Thornton desperate for after his time on the blockade?
(a) Word from his family.
(b) Some combat.
(c) To be on land.
(d) Peace.

11. Who does Thornton give his command to when he goes home?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Davis.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Harte.

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

13. Where is Thornton waiting for Aubrey when he returns to the blockade?
(a) Moulon.
(b) Toulon.
(c) Tonglin.
(d) Tourmet.

14. What is Aubrey to do after leaving the blockade?
(a) Scout out a new position of strength.
(b) Pick up Maturin.
(c) Deliver a political delegation.
(d) Confront enemy shores.

15. What disappoints Aubrey as he leaves the harbor where the French were anchored?
(a) They do not recognize him.
(b) They fire on him.
(c) They do not send a message.
(d) They do not fire on him.