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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maturin want news about Diana?
(a) She is a well known actress.
(b) She is Sir Joseph's wife.
(c) She is his sister.
(d) She is his wife.

2. What is Aubrey's response to being told a pardon would be seriously considered?
(a) He wouldn't ask for one.
(b) He would talk to his lawyer.
(c) He would apply right away.
(d) He would think about it.

3. What does Joseph organize when Aubrey returns?
(a) A ticker parade.
(b) A meeting with the Queen.
(c) A live band to play when they arrive.
(d) A small dinner party.

4. What will Aubrey require from Babbington?
(a) Keeping any other French boats from the harbor.
(b) Artillery fire on the garrison.
(c) Extra men in boats in case towing is necessary.
(d) A group of Marines to board Diane.

5. What does Aubrey say every man must do for his next objective?
(a) Be in great physical shape.
(b) Be willing to die.
(c) Know the general plan.
(d) Execute his duty flawlessly.

6. What does Maturin have that belongs to Diana?
(a) Her dog.
(b) Her enormous blue diamond.
(c) Her horse.
(d) Her carriage.

7. What do the men do in the bay?
(a) Go ashore and cut wood.
(b) Reconfigure the rigging.
(c) Practice and exercise.
(d) Sunbath and swim.

8. To what rank has Babbington been promoted?
(a) Post Captain rank.
(b) Commander.
(c) Post Commander.
(d) Admiral.

9. What does Aubrey do shortly after he renders his judgment on what was done to Surprise?
(a) Hires additional crew.
(b) Goes home.
(c) Sets sail.
(d) Writes his wife.

10. Where does Aubrey get information about Sethianism?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Tom Pullings.
(c) Martin.
(d) Sophie.

11. What do Maturin and Aubrey discuss when Maturin comes to Aubrey's house?
(a) Maturin's wife.
(b) The ship Diane.
(c) Aubrey's wife.
(d) Padeen's opium habit.

12. Where do Surprise and her prizes go after leaving St. Martin's?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Spain.
(d) Ireland.

13. What does cutting out mean as Aubrey uses the term?
(a) Cutting out too much work on deck.
(b) Dividing up the prizes equally.
(c) Culling the non-productive men from the crew.
(d) Sneaking into a harbor and stealing a ship.

14. Why does Martin take Padeen to the dentist?
(a) To get false teeth.
(b) To get a teeth cleaning.
(c) For an extraction.
(d) To have a filling done.

15. What does the letter Aubrey has from the Admiralty to Babbbington say?
(a) It tells Babbington to arrest Aubrey.
(b) It instructs Babbington to render Aubrey aid.
(c) It tells Babbington to allow Aubrey into St. Martin's.
(d) It puts Babbington in charge of the operation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Maturin visit after going to the apothecary?

2. What does Surprise do after she finishes with the task in question #121?

3. What is Sethianism?

4. Where does Aubrey get some saber cuts?

5. Why might Aubrey's decision be viewed as wrong by many people?

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