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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How many warships does Mustapha have?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey describe Sciahan?

2. How many ships does Aubrey take with his as he heads to meet with the potentates?

3. How does Aubrey know Mercedes?

4. What is Thornton desperate for after his time on the blockade?

5. Why does Aubrey like Mustapha more than Ismail?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Aubrey refuse to fire on the French ship anchored in the harbor?

2. What news does Harte bring to Aubrey?

3. How are the French able to break through the blockade?

4. What causes the delay of the powder promised to Sciahan?

5. What does Aubrey hope to do when he gets to Mahon early?

6. Why does Graham opt for a long negotiation in the Ionian Region?

7. What is Aubrey's first mission on his new ship?

8. What does Aubrey like about Davis?

9. What does Maturin do at the clandestine meeting, and why?

10. What does Aubrey think of Mustapha?

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