2. Why does Aubrey request camels immediately?
(a) He wants to reserve the best camels while Ramadan is going on.
(b) He wants to leave immediately.
(c) He wants to learn to command one.
(d) He wants to learn to ride one.

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

4. Of what religion are the majority of Mubara's inhabitants?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Christian.
(c) Muslim.
(d) None.

5. Who is Ponto?
(a) The cook on the Surprise.
(b) Mrs. Fielding's dog.
(c) Maturin's valet.
(d) Mrs. Fielding's guard.

6. When will Aubrey be able to gather transportation and supplies?
(a) He is unsure.
(b) The next day.
(c) After Ramadan.
(d) In three weeks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. Who is Mr. Hairabedian?
(a) A glass merchant.
(b) A spice merchant.
(c) A middle-eastern interpreter.
(d) A rug merchant.

14. What does Aubrey send his wife?
(a) A large sum of money.
(b) A letter asking her to come stay with him in Malta.
(c) A drawing of him by a local artist.
(d) A writ of divorcement.

15. Who is Mrs. Laura Fielding?
(a) A woman working for French intelligence.
(b) Maturin's best friend's wife.
(c) Aubrey's sister-in-law by marriage.
(d) Maturin's sister.