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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disappoints Aubrey as he leaves the harbor where the French were anchored?
(a) They do not fire on him.
(b) They do not recognize him.
(c) They fire on him.
(d) They do not send a message.

2. What does Aubrey not like about Mustapha's ambitions?
(a) They are forgettable.
(b) They are violent.
(c) They are personal.
(d) They are weak.

3. What causes the mistakes Maturin has to cover up when he is back with Aubrey?
(a) Misinterpretations.
(b) Bad weather.
(c) A spy.
(d) Unexperienced agents.

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

5. What ship does Aubrey take with him on his new duty after leaving the blockade?
(a) The Excellent.
(b) The Flame Thrower.
(c) The Polyphemus.
(d) The Surprise.

6. What happens when morale drops on the Worcester?
(a) Fighting starts.
(b) Sickness comes in.
(c) All of these.
(d) Disobedience flourishes.

7. What kind of harbor is a French consort anchored in?
(a) A French harbor.
(b) A neutral harbor.
(c) A Spanish harbor.
(d) A natural reef protected harbor.

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

9. Where does the French ship head after breaking through the blockade?
(a) London.
(b) Toulon.
(c) Paris.
(d) Marseilles.

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

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

12. How many ships does Aubrey defeat at the end of the book?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

13. Who tells Aubrey of Mustapha's rebellion?
(a) Graham.
(b) Harte.
(c) Sciahan.
(d) Ismail.

14. How does Aubrey combat his loneliness when Maturin is gone?
(a) Doubles his watch times.
(b) Drinks.
(c) Does practice runs.
(d) Writes letters.

15. What does Thornton threaten Aubrey with when he returns to the blockade?
(a) A demotion.
(b) A fine.
(c) A flogging.
(d) A court marshall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Graham think negotiations in the Ionian Region should be extensive?

2. How does Aubrey describe Mustapha?

3. How did Aubrey once save Davis?

4. How does Mustapha feel about Sciahan?

5. Why does Thornton choose to go home after the conflict at the blockade?

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