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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What occurs when Tartarus and Surprise meet?
(a) Swapping of passengers.
(b) Trading second mates.
(c) An argument between the captains.
(d) A brief but happy reunion.

2. Why does Maturin walk to town?
(a) To save money.
(b) For the exercise.
(c) It's only a half mile from the docks.
(d) He doesn't have a horse.

3. At what does Aubrey relentlessly practice the crew?
(a) Obeying orders instantly.
(b) Rigging the sails.
(c) Firing the guns.
(d) Boarding and rowing the small boats.

4. In what position will Tom Pullings work on Surprise?
(a) First mate.
(b) Rigger.
(c) Coxswain.
(d) Captain's stewart.

5. Why did Surprise catch Merlin easily?
(a) She is loaded too heavy.
(b) She was taking on water.
(c) She is damaged.
(d) She had her sails down.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what position will Barrett Bonden work on Surprise?

2. How do Aubrey and the crew feel about what Maturin gave him?

3. Where are the two men from question #42 living now?

4. What does Maturin spend too much time doing as he walks to town?

5. Why is Aubrey reticent at the gathering?

Short Essay Questions

1. What ship first approaches Surprise on Aubrey's first shakedown cruise and why? How does Aubrey feel about the authorization Maturin has?

2. What kind of crew does Aubrey obtain and why?

3. What is Aubrey's situation at the beginning of THE LETTER OF MARQUE?

4. How does Padeen get injured and why does he continue to take pain medication?

5. What is Aubrey going to do for money with Maturin? What is Maturin and Aubrey's relationship?

6. What does Maturin do and where does he do it right after he buys her?

7. What ship closes with Surprise that is captained by a friend of Aubrey's and who is the passenger it has? What happens when the two ships meet?

8. What does Aubrey decide to do about Spartan and what does he do in order to carry out his plan?

9. Which old friends or crew members join Aubrey on Surprise?

10. What alleviates Aubrey's concerns in question #17?

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