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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what position does Maturin enlists Ahmed?
(a) His chef.
(b) His secretary.
(c) His surgeon assistant.
(d) His personal servant.

2. What kind of orders does Sir Joseph have for the Surprise?
(a) To return to England.
(b) To leave for Boston immediately.
(c) To go to France and harass French shipping.
(d) To not go to South America.

3. What does Edward Fox ask Aubrey about in Chapter 4?
(a) Whether Aubrey has ever transported a delegation.
(b) How long it will take to be ready to leave.
(c) Naval honors an envoy might expect.
(d) If the ship Diane is a good vessel.

4. After Surprise completes its turn around the land in question #38 where does it sail?
(a) Down the west coast of Ireland.
(b) Across the Black Sea.
(c) Across the north coast of England.
(d) East of the Iberian Peninsula.

5. Who is the assistant surgeon on the Surprise?
(a) Stewart Blaginton.
(b) Thomas Moss.
(c) Joseph Geller.
(d) Nathaniel Martin.

6. What relationship do Aubrey and Pullings have?
(a) Brothers.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Friends.
(d) Rivals.

7. What is the conversation mostly about during dinner ashore before the Surprise leaves?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Banking.
(c) Women and children.
(d) Medicine.

8. What kind of ship does Surprise spot shortly after it leaves England?
(a) A British battleship.
(b) A Spanish sloop.
(c) A French Privateer.
(d) A British Merchant Marine.

9. Why did Martin take a position on the Surprise?
(a) For adventure.
(b) To send his child to college.
(c) He is in trouble with the constable.
(d) To support his new wife.

10. When does Surprise catch the ship in question #32?
(a) Right on the Ireland coast.
(b) A few miles out from the Spanish coast.
(c) It never catches it.
(d) In the English channel near France.

11. What nickname did the men call Aubrey?
(a) Fighting Aubrey.
(b) Lucky Jack.
(c) Audacious Aubrey.
(d) Iron Jack.

12. Who reinstates Aubrey?
(a) The Prince of Wales.
(b) Sir Joseph.
(c) Duke Wellington.
(d) Lord Melville.

13. Who is included in the existing French delegation to Pulo Prabang?
(a) Ledward and Wray.
(b) Marque de Sailles.
(c) King Joseph.
(d) Pierre Ducos.

14. How does Aubrey respond to Standish's request from question #44?
(a) Tells him he will think about it.
(b) Tells him he has to stay on the ship until the next port.
(c) Grants his request.
(d) Denies his request.

15. What is Maturin supposed to do about the leader of the British delegation?
(a) Assist him.
(b) Keep his gout under control.
(c) He has no mission surrounding the delegation.
(d) Assassinate him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin do as Aubrey is being reinstated?

2. How does the former captain of the Diane feel about Aubrey taking command of his boat?

3. What position does Blyth hold on the Diane?

4. What is the second lieutenant's nickname?

5. Who decides to hire Standish as his personal secretary?

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