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

2. How are the gunboats moored in the harbor?
(a) With ropes.
(b) With chains.
(c) Held between piers.
(d) With anchors.

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

4. Why is Aubrey technically under Babbington's command?
(a) Babbington is an admiral.
(b) Because Babbington was at St. Martin's first.
(c) Due to British maritime laws.
(d) Because over half his crew belong to the navy.

5. What does Sir Joseph say Aubrey would have to do to have his desire come true?
(a) Assassinate Napoleon.
(b) Take out the bulk of the French navy.
(c) Engage a superior national French ship.
(d) Find a new country for England to conquer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey anchor Surprise in a deserted bay?

2. What does Aubrey say every man must do for his next objective?

3. What does Maturin want to do with the answer to question #86?

4. With whom did Diana leave England?

5. What do the Sethians do at the mention of the name Seth?

Short Essay Questions

1. How many ships does Aubrey capture and what happens to him as soon as they are captured?

2. How is Aubrey greeted in England upon his return and what does Sir Joseph do for him?

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

4. Where does Aubrey take Surprise when they set sail again following the first shakedown cruise?

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

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

7. What does Surprise do after her encounter with Spartan and what do Martin and Maturin do?

8. What happens when the ship is finally freed?

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

10. Why is Aubrey driven to succeed in taking Diane?

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