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

2. Who disagrees with Aubrey about Ismail?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Graham.
(c) Pullings.
(d) Harte.

3. What does the narrator say is the better part of valor?
(a) Discretion.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Bravery.

4. Where does Mustapha live?
(a) Macedonia.
(b) Karia.
(c) Kartak.
(d) Mesentereon.

5. Where is Aubrey able to rendezvous with Maturin?
(a) Mahun.
(b) Mahon.
(c) Mahin.
(d) Mahan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the Ionaion Region's political climate to dissolve at the end of the book?

2. How did Aubrey once save Davis?

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

4. How many guns are on the Kitabi?

5. What is most harmful to the Worcester while on blockade duty?

Short Essay Questions

1. What daring move does Aubrey make to defeat Mustapha at the end of the book?

2. What does Aubrey think of Mustapha?

3. What competition is held on Aubrey's new ship, and who wins?

4. Why is is so hard for Aubrey to make an agreement with Sciahan at first?

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

6. What does Mustapha do when he hears Aubrey has aligned himself with Sciahan?

7. What is the political climate like in the Ionian Region at this time?

8. What kind of illness does Aubrey battle while Maturin is away?

9. Why does Harte give Aubrey the mission he does when he first takes command of the blockade?

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

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