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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Aubrey able to rendezvous with Maturin?
(a) Mahin.
(b) Mahun.
(c) Mahon.
(d) Mahan.

3. Who disagrees with Aubrey about Ismail?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Graham.
(c) Harte.
(d) Pullings.

4. What is most harmful to the Worcester while on blockade duty?
(a) Bad weather.
(b) Rust.
(c) Bombings.
(d) Poor maintenance.

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

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

7. What does Aubrey do to win the battle with the Kitabi?
(a) Sinks the ship.
(b) Sets fire to the ship.
(c) Boards the ship.
(d) Makes a new deal with Mustapha.

8. How is Aubrey shown the tactical advantage of helping Sciahan?
(a) He is taken on a tour.
(b) He is given a history to read.
(c) He is shown a map.
(d) He sails around the horn.

9. What kind of sickness does Aubrey get while Maturin is gone?
(a) A rash.
(b) A cold.
(c) A gash on his arm.
(d) Gout in his foot.

10. Who disagrees with Aubrey about Mustapha?
(a) Thornton.
(b) Ismail.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Graham.

11. Who did Babbington rescue during the blockade battle?
(a) Thornton.
(b) Some young women.
(c) Some persian officials.
(d) A French fleet.

12. How many potentates will Aubrey have to deal with on his new ship?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

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

14. Why does Harte give Aubrey the mission of meeting with the potentates?
(a) He needs an opening in the blockade.
(b) He wants Aubrey out of the way.
(c) He knows Aubrey will succeed.
(d) He hates Aubrey.

15. Why does Graham think negotiations in the Ionian Region should be extensive?
(a) It will raise the price of their help.
(b) It will look better for Brittain.
(c) It will prove their fairness and equality.
(d) It will buy them time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did things not go as expected for Aubrey when he went into the harbor with the French consort?

2. What ruins the chances of Aubrey getting romantic with Mercedes?

3. How does Aubrey describe Sciahan?

4. Who owns the Kitabi?

5. Who is killed when the Suprise attacks the French's rear?

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