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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the result of Maturin's encounter with the man he offends?
(a) Nothing.
(b) They exchange insults but do not draw swords.
(c) They duel and Maturin wounds him.
(d) They duel and Maturin kills the man.

2. Who is offered a command position?
(a) Oakes.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Miller.
(d) Evans.

3. What is the Triton?
(a) An American privateer.
(b) A French frigate.
(c) A Dutch merchant vessel.
(d) An English privateer.

4. When must Aubrey reach his destination?
(a) Before Cornélie enters the passage.
(b) By midnight.
(c) Within the first couple hours of darkness.
(d) Before daybreak.

5. What does Maturin diagnose?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Bubonic plague.
(c) Smallpox.
(d) Dengue fever.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Dutch ship does the Nutmeg of Consolation encounter?

2. What does Aubrey think of the Surprise?

3. Upon what sort of variables is Aubrey's plan contingent?

4. Of what does Aubrey resume command?

5. What is the advantage of the French armament?

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