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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 Surprise go after finishing with Spartan?
(a) England.
(b) Spain.
(c) France.
(d) America.

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

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

4. Why does Maturin want news about Diana?
(a) She is his sister.
(b) She is Sir Joseph's wife.
(c) She is his wife.
(d) She is a well known actress.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aubrey's response to being told a pardon would be seriously considered?

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

3. What does Joseph organize when Aubrey returns?

4. What will Aubrey require from Babbington?

5. How are the gunboats moored in the harbor?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when the ship is finally freed?

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

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

6. What does Aubrey do about the crew's response in question #32?

7. What type of injury does Aubrey have?

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

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

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

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