2. What shatters the internal structure of the Worcester?
(a) An internal explosion.
(b) A cannon.
(c) The falling mast.
(d) Pounding waves.

3. How many potentates will Aubrey have to deal with on his new ship?
(a) 3.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

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

5. What is Thornton desperate for after his time on the blockade?
(a) Some combat.
(b) To be on land.
(c) Word from his family.
(d) Peace.

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

7. How many guns are on the Kitabi?
(a) 10.
(b) 20.
(c) 30.
(d) 40.

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

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

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

11. What kind of competition is held for the officers on Aubrey's new ship?
(a) Archery.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Target shooting.
(d) Memorization.

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

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

14. Who owns the Kitabi?
(a) Sciahan.
(b) Mustapha.
(c) Harte.
(d) Ismail.

15. Why does Graham think negotiations in the Ionian Region should be extensive?
(a) It will raise the price of their help.
(b) It will prove their fairness and equality.
(c) It will look better for Brittain.
(d) It will buy them time.