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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what does Maturin instruct Standish as the ship enters the first port?
(a) How to quit drinking.
(b) How to cure gout.
(c) How to avoid seasickness.
(d) Maritime processes.

2. What document gives Aubrey the authority to command Surprise?
(a) A letter of marque.
(b) A set of royal orders.
(c) Orders from the Queen.
(d) A letter of Merchant Marines.

3. Where does Surprise leave England?
(a) Near Land's End.
(b) Near Portsmouth.
(c) New Newington.
(d) Near London.

4. Why will Diane be going to Pulo Prabang?
(a) To assault Pulo Prabang.
(b) To capture a large French fleet.
(c) To join a blockade of Africa's southern coast.
(d) To negotiate a treaty.

5. What is the head of Pulo Prabang called?
(a) A chief.
(b) A sultan.
(c) A captain.
(d) A king.

6. Who decides to hire Standish as his personal secretary?
(a) Sir Joseph.
(b) The Prince of Orange.
(c) A music lover army officer.
(d) Duke Wellington.

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

8. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?
(a) How the waiter served them.
(b) Whether the wine is sour.
(c) A few pence being deducted from his account.
(d) The way the beef is cooked.

9. Upon what subject does Maturin and the man in question #33 disagree?
(a) Whether England has the right to impress sailors.
(b) Whether he should marry Maturin's sister.
(c) Whether medicine is an art or a science.
(d) Polictics concerning Ireland.

10. Who will be the new captain of the Surprise?
(a) Jack Stevens.
(b) Chester Bylingham.
(c) Paul Rowlings.
(d) Tom Pullings.

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

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

13. What kind of trip did Sir Joseph have to meet the Surprise?
(a) Hellish overland journey.
(b) He was already there.
(c) A pleasant ocean voyage.
(d) He had a leisurely overland journey.

14. What kind of musical instrument does Standish play?
(a) French horn.
(b) Trumpet.
(c) Piano.
(d) Violin.

15. For what position has Martin been educated?
(a) Clergyman.
(b) Banker.
(c) Politician.
(d) Carpenter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Towards what city does the Surprise sail after completing the trip in question #39?

2. What position does Blyth hold on the Diane?

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

4. What does Maturin say when Martin asks him about the laudanum?

5. What do Aubrey and Maturin do after Maturin enlists Ahmed?

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