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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Dromedary encounter at sea?
(a) A French privateer.
(b) A Barbary coast pirate.
(c) Good weather.
(d) An American privateer.

2. How do Aubrey and his crew travel in the desert?
(a) On foot.
(b) On horses with camels carrying supplies.
(c) On camels.
(d) Some are on camels and some on horses.

3. What sort of relationship does Ponto's rescuer engender with Mrs. Fielding?
(a) Guarded acquaintance.
(b) Hostility.
(c) Genuine friendship.
(d) Deep love.

4. Who is Mr. Martin?
(a) A merchant.
(b) A pirate.
(c) The third mate.
(d) A clergyman.

5. What do Aubrey and Maturin share?
(a) A hatred of all things Dutch.
(b) An appreciation for music.
(c) A hatred of the Irish.
(d) An appreciation for the natural sciences.

6. How many damaged ships is Aubrey responsible for?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

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

8. How does Aubrey feel about the fate of the Worcester?
(a) Resigned.
(b) Sad.
(c) Angry.
(d) Happy.

9. What is a requirement of Ramadan?
(a) To sacrifice a goat each morning and evening of Ramadan.
(b) To travel to Mecca.
(c) To welcome all visitors of all faiths.
(d) Fasting in seclusion.

10. Against whom is England fighting during Treason's Harbor?
(a) The United States.
(b) China.
(c) France.
(d) Ireland.

11. What shop is Captain Aubrey near once when Ponto is around Aubrey?
(a) Fabric.
(b) Shoe.
(c) Glass.
(d) Sword.

12. Who accompanies Aubrey and his crew?
(a) Dr. Maturin.
(b) Dr. Tooley.
(c) Dr. Graham.
(d) Admiral Hartley.

13. Where does Aubrey find Maturin enjoying a performance?
(a) St. Simon's Church.
(b) The Duke's training grounds.
(c) The practise ring.
(d) The outdoor amphitheater.

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

15. Who follows Aubrey dutifully?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Ponto.
(c) Pullings.
(d) Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mrs. Fielding's husband?

2. What do most of the British officers then begin to assume?

3. Who is Dr. Graham?

4. What do Maturin and Aubrey decide to do about Maturin's purchase?

5. What kind of meeting does Maturin have that morning?

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