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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel about Standish's problem?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sympathetic.
(c) Irritated.
(d) He finds it humorous.

2. What rank is Aubrey after reinstatement?
(a) Rear captain.
(b) Admiral.
(c) Commander.
(d) Post captain.

3. Who arrives close to departure of the Surprise to go with them?
(a) Mr. Standish.
(b) Mr. Thomas.
(c) Mr. Hawthorne.
(d) Mr. Greaves.

4. Who is the first lieutenant aboard the Diane?
(a) Johnson.
(b) Waitly.
(c) Fielding.
(d) Pickerole.

5. What is Maturin and Aubrey's relationship?
(a) Brothers.
(b) Acquaintances.
(c) Close friends.
(d) Cousins.

6. What kind of sailor is Pullings?
(a) Poor.
(b) Exceptional.
(c) Good but has made some mistakes.
(d) Average.

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

8. On what date does the Diane leave port?
(a) May 23, 1813.
(b) May 10, 1813.
(c) May 12, 1813.
(d) May 15, 1813.

9. Why is Maturin concerned about the person he spotted on the ship in question #32?
(a) It is his brother.
(b) He thinks that person will be executed.
(c) The man is actually a spy for England.
(d) The man is known for sinking ships.

10. What is Aubrey's personal new orders?
(a) To take command of Diane.
(b) He is to take over the Leopard.
(c) There are no personal orders for Aubrey.
(d) He must return to England and see the Queen.

11. From what does Standish suffer as Surprise continues her voyage?
(a) Seasickness.
(b) Asthma.
(c) Gout.
(d) Alcoholism.

12. What do Aubrey and Maturin do after Maturin enlists Ahmed?
(a) Go aboard Diane and prepare to leave.
(b) Go to the Admirality.
(c) Go see Maturin's brother.
(d) Go to a gambling house.

13. 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.

14. Maturin thinks about his earlier life living in a country in Chapter 2. What is that country?
(a) Russia.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Portugal.
(d) France.

15. What kind of experience does the crew on the Surprise have?
(a) They are a mixture of new and experienced sailors.
(b) They are average sailors.
(c) They are mostly new sailors.
(d) Extensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel towards Ledward and Wray?

2. What does Aubrey do about his new orders?

3. Who is the second lieutenant aboard the Diane?

4. What does Edward Fox ask Aubrey about in Chapter 4?

5. For whom does Maturin work covertly?

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