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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 relation is Sam Panda to Aubrey?
(a) His grandson.
(b) His illegitimate son.
(c) His nephew.
(d) His cousin.

2. What does Maturin do when when Martin comes to sick call?
(a) Ignores him.
(b) Puts him to bed.
(c) Sends him to the galley for food.
(d) Has him arrested.

3. What is the name of the mule upon which Maturin travels out of Callao?
(a) Joselito.
(b) Burroito.
(c) Pedro.
(d) Casilla.

4. Why does Hurtado decide not to participate in the rebellion?
(a) He thinks Maturin is a liar.
(b) He believes it will fail.
(c) He has decided it is not the right time.
(d) He thinks it is funded by intervening foreigners.

5. What type of cargo is the ship in question #91 carrying?
(a) Cannon ammunition.
(b) Whale oil.
(c) Gold doubloons.
(d) Silk cloth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of work does Sam Panda do?

2. What is the end result for Maturin at the meeting?

3. What does Maturin want from the local people with whom he speaks?

4. Who is the Englishman serving aboard the ship from question #91?

5. Why do most of the local men desire autonomy from Spain?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Maturin write about his mission and what does he tell him?

2. What does Pullings see and hear as he puts out to sea in Surprise?

3. What does Shelton volunteer for and what does he tell Aubrey?

4. Who is Edward Shelton and why is he aboard the American whaler?

5. What side trip do Maturin and Eduardo take and what happens after they leave there?

6. Who are two of the main figures in the planned rebellion and how do they stand on the issue?

7. What happens to Martin as Surprise is pursuing the French ship and what does Maturin do with his assistant?

8. What happens to Aubrey as they take the French ship?

9. Describe Eduardo and what kind of relationship do he and Maturin develop?

10. What contact of Maturin's is most valuable and why?

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