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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Franklin compare to Surprise in size?
(a) It is smaller but very heavy due to its guns.
(b) It is larger and heavier.
(c) It is larger but lighter.
(d) It is smaller and lighter.

2. What does a shot from Franklin do to Surprise?
(a) Fractures the forecastle mast.
(b) Breaks the cargo hatch.
(c) Takes out some of the railing.
(d) Brings down some cordage and spars.

3. What does Franklin's hold contain?
(a) Salted fish.
(b) Valuable cargo.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Rocks for ballast.

4. What did Aubrey make Martin do about the woman who was brought on board the ship?
(a) Take her into his cabin.
(b) Have Martin take her in one of the ship's long boats to shore.
(c) Have Martin check her for diseases.
(d) Perform a wedding ceremony between her and a crew member.

5. How does the crew of Surprise feel about Aubrey's treatment of Dutourd and the Franklin?
(a) Confused.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Happy.
(d) Angry.

6. Why does Franklin want to lighten her load?
(a) To gain more speed.
(b) The main mast is damaged.
(c) To be able to pick up more crew members.
(d) To be able to maneuver better.

7. Why do Martin and Maturin go aboard the Franklin?
(a) To say burial services.
(b) To administer medical aid.
(c) They didn't go aboard the Franklin.
(d) To resupply their medicines.

8. What does Aubrey demand of Dutourd?
(a) He turn in his sword.
(b) Dutourd's passport.
(c) Dutourd's bank numbers.
(d) An accounting of Franklin.

9. To whom does Maturin write a lengthy letter?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His wife, Diana.
(c) His mother.
(d) Sir Joseph, his handler.

10. What does Maturin see Martin doing in sick bay?
(a) Treating a patient.
(b) Smoking coca leaves.
(c) Taking some pain killers.
(d) Mixing a dose of medicine.

11. What do Maturin and Aubrey do together?
(a) Play music.
(b) Play cards.
(c) Read aloud to each other.
(d) Paint watercolors.

12. Where did the owner of Franklin plan to go when he left Europe?
(a) Canada.
(b) America.
(c) Moahu.
(d) Bolivia.

13. Why does Maturin write the letter in question #59?
(a) So Martin's wife will write to him.
(b) He uses them as a diary of sorts.
(c) He wants his concerns on record in case somenthing happens to him.
(d) It helps him think.

14. What did the woman's presence on board do to the crew?
(a) Did not affect the crew at all.
(b) Made the crew fearful because woman are bad luck on ships.
(c) Ruined morale.
(d) Cause a lot of physical violence.

15. What does Aubrey do about Franklin?
(a) Sets up a rescue operation.
(b) Closes in on her and compels her surrender.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Lets her get away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the various religious groups' men do when aboard ship?

2. How does Dutourd think Aubrey should consider him?

3. How long does it take for West to recover from his injury?

4. What main part of Franklin do the carpenters have to replace?

5. What type of work does Maturin do for the crown?

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