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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 does Maturin want to do with the answer to question #86?
(a) Return it to Diana.
(b) Give it to his mother.
(c) Sell it.
(d) Nothing.

2. What does Aubrey do with the five captured ships?
(a) Pillage them.
(b) Sink them.
(c) Sails them out of the harbor.
(d) Burn them.

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

4. How does Aubrey change his plan for taking Diane after the battle is over?
(a) He decides to scuttle her.
(b) He decides to burn the town.
(c) He decides they may as well take the other ships in the harbor.
(d) He decides to burn the fort.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does cutting out mean as Aubrey uses the term?

2. Where do Surprise and her prizes go after leaving St. Martin's?

3. What does Aubrey hope his new situation will bring him?

4. What does Sir Joseph tell Maturin he has that might help Aubrey?

5. What other two ships does Aubrey grab that night besides Diane and the gunboats?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Aubrey's plan for taking Diane?

2. What type of injury does Aubrey have?

3. Why does Aubrey encounter Babbington outside St. Martin's bay and what does Aubrey want from him?

4. What does Maturin tell Sir Joseph about Aubrey's circumstances and what Aubrey hopes?

5. What is the final outcome about the incident in question #31?

6. What does a government official say to Aubrey and what is Aubrey's response?

7. What does Aubrey find has transpired on the Surprise while he was ashore?

8. What does Sir Joseph tell Maturin about a possible target for Aubrey?

9. Maturin and Martin discuss literature and what? What does Maturin insist about tragedy?

10. What happens while the crew struggle to free Diane? How is Aubrey injured?

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