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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was a decisive blow in favor of England?
(a) Destroying the entire French fleet.
(b) Blowing up the garrison at Mauritius.
(c) Capture of two French islands.
(d) Taking the head French admiral captive.

2. What has the frigate Minerva been assigned to do?
(a) Reinforce the British forces.
(b) Reinforce the French garrison.
(c) Blockade the French garrison.
(d) Blockade the English port.

3. What ship does Pullings bring to help Aubrey?
(a) Emma, a transport.
(b) Otter.
(c) Magicienne
(d) Wasp.

4. To where does the squadron go when it leaves Cape Town?
(a) The English Channel.
(b) La Verdana Island.
(c) La Reunion.
(d) French Guinea.

5. What happens to two English frigates?
(a) Nothing.
(b) They run aground.
(c) They accidentally ram each other.
(d) They are sunk by the French.

Short Answer Questions

1. What naval news arrives at Cape Town?

2. Where does Maturin decide to go?

3. With which captain does Maturin get a berth?

4. What captured ship reinforces Aubrey's squadron?

5. At what is Aubrey furious at their destination?

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