2. Why did things not go as expected for Aubrey when he went into the harbor with the French consort?
(a) They were low on food.
(b) They were afraid of the secret weapon rumors.
(c) They mistook Aubrey for someone else.
(d) They were all keeping neutrality agreements.

3. What does Aubrey wrap the sinking hull with?
(a) Cable.
(b) A sail.
(c) Linen.
(d) Tar and gum.

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

5. What does Aubrey do when Maturin is not at the rendezvous point?
(a) Starts some music on the ship.
(b) Sends a foraging party to shore.
(c) Goes looking for an old lover.
(d) Catches up on paperwork.

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

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

8. What is Davis very skilled in?
(a) Combat.
(b) Getting around bureaucratics.
(c) Charting courses.
(d) Tying knots.

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

10. What does Graham dislike about Aubrey's decision in the Ionian Region?
(a) It was not beneficial.
(b) It was too impetuous.
(c) It was not binding.
(d) It was not commanded.

11. Why does Thornton choose to go home after the conflict at the blockade?
(a) He lost the battle.
(b) His contracted time at duty has lapsed.
(c) He has been ordered to do so.
(d) He is too weary to continue.

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

13. Who represents Sciahan when Aubrey gets to his place?
(a) Parson Martin.
(b) Bishop Gregor.
(c) Rabbi Farnsworth.
(d) Father Adros.

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

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