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

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

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

4. Why did Padeen commit crimes?
(a) He was bored.
(b) To send money to his mother.
(c) To pay for his son's education.
(d) To support his opium habit.

5. What reference by Maturin at dinner did Aubrey overhear?
(a) To the Queen.
(b) A reference about sailing the cape.
(c) A reference to marriage.
(d) To the Fuggers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state was Aubrey's finances when the Surprise was purchased by the owner?

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

3. What kind of musical instrument does Standish play?

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

5. What French warship is in the Pulo Prabang port?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who owns the Surprise and what kind of work does the owner do?

2. What new orders are Aubrey given in Lisbon?

3. What happens to the Surprise with Aubrey's new orders and what do Pullings and Aubrey arrange?

4. Who is Maturin's assistant, why is he on the Surprise and how are he and Maturin similar?

5. What does Maturin think about Batavia and what is his hope?

6. What is Aubrey and Pullings' relationship and how are they similar?

7. Who is the Surprise's first lieutenant and what is his qualification?

8. What does Maturin think about in relation to Padeen?

9. Who does Maturin see on the ship and what does he think about it?

10. What kind of journey did Sir Joseph have from Corunna and why has he come to Lisbon?

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