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

2. Why does Aubrey anchor Surprise in a deserted bay?
(a) To wait for some information being sent to him.
(b) To talk about his plans.
(c) To check out the ship.
(d) To rest the men.

3. What will Surprise's boats do according to Aubrey's plan?
(a) Take boarders to the gunboats.
(b) Take a crew from Babbington's ship to shore.
(c) Sneak into the harbor at night.
(d) Sneak to the land and tie up the garrison.

4. At what does Babbington marvel?
(a) Aubrey's success.
(b) That Aubrey survived the operation.
(c) That Maturin did paralyze Aubrey.
(d) That he took six ships instead of just one.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey care what the men did to Surprise?

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

3. Who attended the event Joseph organized?

4. What does Aubrey tell the men after talking to Maturin about Sethianism?

5. What do Maturin and Aubrey discuss when Maturin comes to Aubrey's house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when the ship is finally freed?

4. How does Babbington respond to Aubrey's request?

5. How did the crew respond to Aubrey's orders concerning the incident in question #31?

6. Following Surprises first shakedown cruise when Maturin visits Sir Joseph, what does he find out about Wray and Ledward?

7. What does Maturin ask about Diana and what does Sir Joseph tell him?

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

9. What arrives at Aubrey's home when he returns from Surprises first shakedown cruise and what do he and Maturin discuss when Maturin comes over after seeing Sir Joseph?

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

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