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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Maturin find when he examined Aubrey?
(a) He had been shot in the shoulder.
(b) He had a broken ankle.
(c) He'd been shot in the back.
(d) He had a sword wound in his thigh.

2. How is Maturin's laudanum being weakened?
(a) With water.
(b) With wine.
(c) With brandy.
(d) With whiskey.

3. How is the man in question #83 described?
(a) A young and dashing soldier.
(b) An older, distinquished soldier.
(c) A wealthy nobleman.
(d) The captain of a rival privateer.

4. After the task in question #122, what does Surprise do?
(a) Goes towards shore and fires her guns.
(b) Pulls up along side Diane.
(c) Rams the gunboats.
(d) Goes towards shore and lower the boats.

5. 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 wife.
(d) She is his sister.

6. What did Aubrey say about the laudanum Maturin gave him?
(a) It tasted like water.
(b) It didn't help the pain.
(c) It seemed to be too thin.
(d) It tasted like brandy.

7. Where does Aubrey get some saber cuts?
(a) On his stomach.
(b) On his chest.
(c) On his head.
(d) On his limbs.

8. Who attended the event Joseph organized?
(a) Aubrey's family and friends.
(b) The majority of the Admiralty.
(c) Influential persons and Aubrey.
(d) The city council.

9. Why does Aubrey care what the men did to Surprise?
(a) It wasn't safe.
(b) It was ugly.
(c) It was in the way.
(d) She must maintain proper appearance.

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

11. What does Surprise do first to prepare for taking Diane?
(a) The sailors muffle their boots.
(b) Pulls anchor.
(c) Lowers her sails.
(d) Blacks out her lights.

12. What kind of man does Maturin believe Jagiello to be?
(a) Greedy but honorable.
(b) A scoundrel.
(c) An honorable one.
(d) Honorable but weak willed.

13. What does Padeen continue to do?
(a) Take laudanum daily.
(b) Hurt himself when he fires a gun.
(c) Complain about his arm.
(d) Have teeth problems.

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

15. What does Maturin insist is possible with tragic literature?
(a) No romance involved.
(b) A happy end.
(c) Some comedy.
(d) A lucky protagonist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Martin take Padeen to the dentist?

2. Where does Sir Joseph say Diana has gone?

3. Why is Aubrey technically under Babbington's command?

4. What does Aubrey decide must be done?

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

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