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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. What class is the vessel?
(a) A man-of-war.
(b) A canonner.
(c) A first-rate Frigate.
(d) A hoy.

2. How does narration characterize their mission?
(a) An abject failure.
(b) It has not yet been completed.
(c) Partly successful, but they fail to fulfill one aspect of the mission.
(d) Successful.

3. What color is the bolt of silk which Aubrey has?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Scarlet.
(c) Pale blue.
(d) White.

4. What is closed?
(a) The eastern African shore.
(b) Norfolk Island.
(c) Tahiti.
(d) Easter Island.

5. Who smuggles Clarissa on board?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Midshipman William Oakes.
(c) Tom Pullings.
(d) No one knows.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who starts visiting Maturin?

2. What is Aubrey intending to do?

3. Where is Clarissa Oakes?

4. With whom does Aubrey confer in Aubrey's cabin?

5. What is Maturin's position on board?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Clarissa end up at a penal colony in Australia?

2. Describe the ensuing battle with the French and Kalahua's forces.

3. What happens after the victory by Aubrey's men and Puloani?

4. Describe the conversation during the wedding dinner.

5. Describe Captain Aubrey.

6. Upon what mission does Aubrey send Davidge and some other crew and how does Davidge perform?

7. What does Aubrey decide to do at Moahu, especially after learning what else about the goings on at the island?

8. Who captains the Franklin and what is the man's philosophy?

9. How does Aubrey finally figure out what is wrong with some of his officers and crew and what does he do to handle the situation?

10. How does Clarissa come to be on board the Surprise and what does Aubrey say he is going to do about it?

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