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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Harte give Aubrey the mission of meeting with the potentates?
(a) He wants Aubrey out of the way.
(b) He needs an opening in the blockade.
(c) He hates Aubrey.
(d) He knows Aubrey will succeed.

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

3. What do the newcomers on the boat say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?
(a) He is too bold.
(b) He is following orders.
(c) He is insane.
(d) He is a coward.

4. What is most harmful to the Worcester while on blockade duty?
(a) Bad weather.
(b) Bombings.
(c) Rust.
(d) Poor maintenance.

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

6. 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 is too weary to continue.
(d) He has been ordered to do so.

7. What kind of regions is Aubrey told to be delicate around?
(a) The enemy regions.
(b) The allied regions.
(c) The friendly regions.
(d) The neutral regions.

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

9. What does Maturin call the clandestine rendezvous?
(a) A necessary evil.
(b) A delegation.
(c) A mistake.
(d) A farce.

10. 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.

11. What does the Worcester do when the French break through the blockade?
(a) Sends a message.
(b) Gathers armaments.
(c) Gives chase.
(d) Fires on them.

12. What ship is Aubrey given command of when Thornton heads for home?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Dryad.
(c) Prometheus.
(d) Excellent.

13. Who is killed when the Suprise attacks the French's rear?
(a) The political delegate.
(b) The captain.
(c) A Parson.
(d) A French spy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Aubrey shown the tactical advantage of helping Sciahan?

2. What is important for Aubrey to know about the potentates he will be meeting with?

3. Who does Thornton give his command to when he goes home?

4. Who is Maturin supposed to meet with at the clandestine rendezvous?

5. Who is Aubrey commanded to deliver on his new ship?

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