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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the "old timers" on the ship say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?
(a) He is too bold.
(b) He is insane.
(c) He is following orders.
(d) He is a coward.

2. What causes Mustapha to rebel against the Brittish?
(a) A new deal and offer from the French.
(b) A meeting with Harte.
(c) News that his offer was rejected.
(d) The sight of the powder ships.

3. How does Aubrey know Mercedes?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are business associates.
(c) They were at school together.
(d) They are old lovers.

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

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

6. How does Aubrey describe Mustapha?
(a) Strong.
(b) Boisturous.
(c) Subtle.
(d) Loyal.

7. What is the Worcester declared when it gets to the meeting point after the conflict at the blockade?
(a) Demoted to a trade ship.
(b) In need of repair.
(c) Challenged.
(d) Unfit for duty.

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

9. What does Aubrey do on the day he meets with Sciahan?
(a) Changes his mind.
(b) Sends a letter.
(c) Buys his loyalty.
(d) Signs a contract.

10. Who is Maturin supposed to meet with at the clandestine rendezvous?
(a) Neutral rebels.
(b) Spanish allies.
(c) British spies.
(d) French turncoats.

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

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

13. Who is Aubrey commanded to deliver on his new ship?
(a) Martin.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Thornton.
(d) Graham.

14. What does Maturin call the clandestine rendezvous?
(a) A farce.
(b) A mistake.
(c) A delegation.
(d) A necessary evil.

15. What allows the French to break through the blockade?
(a) A big storm.
(b) A break in the blockade.
(c) A neutral ally helping them.
(d) A night-time maneuver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey not like about Mustapha's ambitions?

2. What does Aubrey do to the bottom of the sinking Worcester?

3. Why does Aubrey make a certain restriction when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?

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

5. How is Aubrey shown the tactical advantage of helping Sciahan?

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