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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. From what does Hyde suffer?
(a) Severe headaches.
(b) Grief for his wife who died recently.
(c) He transposes words as he speaks.
(d) Opium addiction.

2. What does Aubrey offer during the planning of the mission?
(a) Knowledge about a back way into Grisholm from a sea cave.
(b) A toast to success.
(c) Advice on how Maturin should dress when approaching Grisholm.
(d) His own sword for Maturin to use as part of his "uniform."

3. How does Blaine brief Maturin about the meeting with the commander of Grimsholm?
(a) He does not brief Maturin at all.
(b) Blaine briefs Maturin rather extensively.
(c) Just a few observations.
(d) He has Maturin read the intelligence Blaine has received.

4. Where do the Catalan forces go?
(a) They stay there and help the English get established.
(b) Home.
(c) They flee inland.
(d) They are captured and put in the dungeon at the fortress.

5. How is the crew of the Ariel?
(a) About 80 percent are on their first sea assignment.
(b) Generally knowlegeable but not ambitious.
(c) Disciplined and well trained.
(d) Slovenly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens as Aubrey is trying to get the Ariel away from The Thatcher?

2. Who is Hyde?

3. Who is waiting to greet the crew of the Ariel as they come ashore?

4. Why would Aubrey pretend to chase the Minnie?

5. Who is the HMS Jason chasing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does the Ariel encounter and what does Aubrey decide to do?

2. What does Ariel do after leaving Grisholm?

3. What are a couple ill omens that Aubrey experiences that gives him the jitters?

4. What transpires in the meeting between Sir Joseph Blaine and Maturin?

5. Why is Aubrey searching for a suitable ship to capture?

6. What happens to several of the French officers aboard the Minnie?

7. Describe the chase scene when the Ariel goes after the Minnie.

8. How does the Minnie complete her mission?

9. What is the emergency to which Aubrey awakens?

10. Why is Aubrey concerned when there is stormy weather?

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