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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. How does Babbbington feel about Aubrey's plan?
(a) It takes some exception to it.
(b) He agrees with it completely.
(c) He thinks it will fail.
(d) It thinks it's too simple.

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

3. What does Aubrey do when he returns to Surprise?
(a) Eats dinner.
(b) Waits for the right time.
(c) Takes a nap.
(d) Plots their next course change.

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

5. What do the Sethians do at the mention of the name Seth?
(a) Nod their heads.
(b) Cross themselves.
(c) Jerk their thumbs upward.
(d) Genuflect.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Martin take Padeen to the dentist?

4. What does Surprise do first to prepare for taking Diane?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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 is the final outcome about the incident in question #31?

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

6. How does Maturin fix Aubrey and what does Aubrey say about the laudanum?

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

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

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 is Aubrey's plan for taking Diane?

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