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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Mrs. Fielding's husband?
(a) In a French prison.
(b) In an English prison.
(c) Deceased.
(d) On an American privateer.

2. How is the crew that remains as far as their ties to Aubrey?
(a) They are fiercely loyal.
(b) The narrator does not mention the crew.
(c) They are loyal enough unless they are offered more pay elsewhere.
(d) They are close to mutiny.

3. What is Mrs. Fielding's first name?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Mary.
(c) Laura.
(d) Gertrude.

4. Why is Aubrey disappointed about the admiral he visits?
(a) That the man has declined so severely in such a short time.
(b) The admiral is unfriendly to Aubrey.
(c) Aubrey thinks he might be spying for the French.
(d) The admiral has become a drunk.

5. What news from the Admiral heartens Aubrey?
(a) The Surprise will soon be ready.
(b) His father has recovered from a serious illness.
(c) He is being promoted.
(d) His wife has delivered twins.

6. What is happening to many of Aubrey's best men?
(a) They are leaving naval service.
(b) They are getting into brawls in the taverns and being badly injured.
(c) They are being hired by other Captains.
(d) They are being promoted to other positions.

7. How does one gain rank in the British navy?
(a) Through political ties.
(b) By putting in the time required for each rank level.
(c) Through successful battles and conquests.
(d) Through family connections.

8. What other talent besides tutoring does Mrs. Fielding possess?
(a) Drawing.
(b) Calligraphy.
(c) Painting.
(d) She is a musician.

9. When do Aubrey and his men travel?
(a) Evenings and early mornings.
(b) All day.
(c) All night.
(d) All night and early morning.

10. What does Dr. Graham enjoy doing as a pastime?
(a) Cricket.
(b) Playing bridge.
(c) Searching for new organisms.
(d) Playing whist.

11. What does Lesueur want Mrs. Fielding to do?
(a) Seduce Maturin and gain intelligence.
(b) Seduce Aubrey.
(c) Take a message to England.
(d) Kill Maturin.

12. Who does Aubrey go to meet?
(a) Admiral Nelson.
(b) Admiral Hartley.
(c) Admiral Wellington.
(d) Admiral Leighton.

13. What do Maturin and Graham think is not possible on Malta?
(a) Good health.
(b) Secrecy.
(c) Robust exercise.
(d) Work cataloging native species.

14. What will be waiting for Aubrey and his crew when they suceed in crossing?
(a) Artillery.
(b) Horses.
(c) Mules.
(d) A boat.

15. What does Wray receive from Lesueur?
(a) A dossier.
(b) False intelligence.
(c) A sword.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of relationship does Ponto's rescuer engender with Mrs. Fielding?

2. Why does Aubrey's mood improve?

3. About whom does Graham worry?

4. Where is Aubrey ordered to take his crew?

5. What is a requirement of Ramadan?

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