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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After whom is Aubrey's new ship named?
(a) The Sultan of Pulo Prabang.
(b) A horse he once owned.
(c) No one.
(d) A spice his wife loves.

2. What does Aubrey admire about the Captain of the Marines?
(a) His ability at whist.
(b) His droll sense of humor.
(c) His physique.
(d) His efficiency and devotion to duty.

3. How does Maturin spend the next few days after collapsing?
(a) Creating a concoction for his problem.
(b) Resting and reading his nature books.
(c) In a semi-delirious state.
(d) Sleeping and eating.

4. Why do several new men join the crew?
(a) To get a ride back to England.
(b) To help as prize crew.
(c) To bring the vessel to full strength.
(d) Aubrey does not hire any new men.

5. For what are the nests good?
(a) Use in cooking birds' nest soup.
(b) For constructing strong ropes.
(c) Medicinal purposes.
(d) For starting fires quickly.

6. Who receives the commission for the HMS Nutmeg of Consolation?
(a) Brown.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Fox.
(d) Pullings.

7. Who were left by their previous ship for various offenses?
(a) Grimshaw and Killick.
(b) Pullings and Martin.
(c) Jones and Bredford.
(d) Miller and Oakes.

8. How had Fox behaved?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Intrepid.
(c) Knowledgeable.
(d) Increasingly irrational and haughty.

9. How long does it take to repulse the attackers?
(a) Twenty-four hours.
(b) A week.
(c) Several hours.
(d) Three days.

10. Why is Maturin concerned about his wife?
(a) Because she is pregnant.
(b) Because his fortune is lost.
(c) Because her brother is trying to take her money.
(d) Because she is very ill.

11. Who is William Grimshaw?
(a) A lieutenant on board.
(b) The accountant for the Governor.
(c) The quartermaster for the ground forces.
(d) A sailor who becomes good friends with Killick.

12. What does Maturin do to supplement the food supply?
(a) Capture wild goats to milk.
(b) Fish.
(c) Gather roots and berries.
(d) Hunt wild pigs.

13. What is one thing that interests Kesegaran about the camp?
(a) The cannons.
(b) The women.
(c) The books.
(d) The tools.

14. Who is inspecting the articles in the camp?
(a) Padeen Colman.
(b) Kesegaran.
(c) John Paulton.
(d) Bativia.

15. For what is Grimshaw and Killick known?
(a) Wit.
(b) Strength.
(c) Their sword fighting ability.
(d) Surliness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is presumed lost at sea?

2. To whom does Maturin deliver the treaty?

3. What does Fox leave with his clerk?

4. Where departs for Batavia in one of the ship's boats?

5. Why does Maturin deliver the treaty?

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