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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.

4. How does Aubrey describe Sciahan?
(a) Barbarian.
(b) Cunning.
(c) Wise.
(d) Militant.

5. Where does Aubrey take Maturin after leaving Mercedes?
(a) A political meeting.
(b) A safe harbor.
(c) The front lines.
(d) A bar.

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

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

8. Who rescues Graham?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Thornton.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Pullings.

9. What is Davis's first name?
(a) Attached.
(b) Awkward.
(c) Anger.
(d) Avarice.

10. What does Aubrey forbid his men to do when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?
(a) Shine any lights.
(b) Fire first.
(c) Fly their flag.
(d) Make a sound.

11. 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.

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

13. Where is Aubrey commanded to go after he gets a new ship?
(a) The Ionian Region.
(b) The Indies.
(c) A Persian harbor.
(d) London.

14. What is important for Aubrey to know about the potentates he will be meeting with?
(a) They are destitute.
(b) They hate each other.
(c) They are not intelligent.
(d) They are leaning towards the French alliance.

15. What will the potentates bargain for?
(a) Powder.
(b) Amnesty.
(c) French land.
(d) Protection.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Aubrey of Mustapha's rebellion?

2. What causes the mistakes Maturin has to cover up when he is back with Aubrey?

3. What causes Mustapha to rebel against the Brittish?

4. Why does Aubrey not think Ismail can win?

5. What ship does Aubrey take with him on his new duty after leaving the blockade?

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