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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes the Ionaion Region's political climate to dissolve at the end of the book?
(a) Harte's treachery.
(b) The bad weather.
(c) Aubrey's choice of Sciahan.
(d) The negotiations with the French.

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

3. Who is killed when the Suprise attacks the French's rear?
(a) The captain.
(b) A Parson.
(c) The political delegate.
(d) A French spy.

4. What does the crew have to pay most attention to during a storm?
(a) The leaks.
(b) The sails.
(c) The mast.
(d) The cargo hold.

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

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

7. What kind of competition is held for the officers on Aubrey's new ship?
(a) Archery.
(b) Memorization.
(c) Target shooting.
(d) Poetry.

8. Why does Aubrey make a certain restriction when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?
(a) It would put them behind schedule.
(b) It would ruin the plan.
(c) He doesn't want to ruin the harbor's neutrality.
(d) He knows he can't take them.

9. How many guns are on the Kitabi?
(a) 30.
(b) 20.
(c) 40.
(d) 10.

10. What do the newcomers on the boat say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?
(a) He is a coward.
(b) He is insane.
(c) He is too bold.
(d) He is following orders.

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

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

13. Why does Aubrey not think Ismail can win?
(a) He worries too much about his children.
(b) He has no military skills.
(c) He is too old.
(d) He has no loyalties.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Babbington rescue during the blockade battle?

2. What does Maturin call the clandestine rendezvous?

3. Who owns the Kitabi?

4. What is Davis's first name?

5. What is the Worcester declared when it gets to the meeting point after the conflict at the blockade?

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