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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where will Aubrey and his crew be going?
(a) The West Indies.
(b) To blockade of the French harbor at Cherbourg.
(c) To blockagde the French harbor of Brest.
(d) The Mediterranean.

2. How does Ponto respond to his rescuer?
(a) With jealousy.
(b) With indifference.
(c) With affection.
(d) With hostility.

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

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

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

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

7. What do Maturin and Graham fear will happen to their naval maneuvers if there are French spies in the area?
(a) They will be thwarted.
(b) They will be altered unnecessarily.
(c) Nothing.
(d) They will be observed for intelligence.

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

9. What does Aubrey fear?
(a) He will besmirch Mrs. Fielding's reputation.
(b) He will have no crew available when time to sail.
(c) He will lose Maturin to another assignment.
(d) He will have to revoke Pullings's promotion.

10. What does Aubrey check on that morning?
(a) Mrs. Fielding.
(b) The new sword he ordered.
(c) Admiral Hartley.
(d) His ship and crew.

11. What do Maturin and Aubrey decide to do about Maturin's purchase?
(a) Return it to the manufacturer.
(b) Place in on the poop deck completely assembled.
(c) Leave it in Malta for a freighter to bring.
(d) Take it apart for safe and compact storage.

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

13. Over what do Maturin and Aubrey argue concerning the ship?
(a) Whether or not Maturin's new purchase will fit on board.
(b) Whether the ship should be retrofitted with several new cannons.
(c) Whether the ship can be made seaworthy.
(d) Whether Aubrey will allow Maturin to pay for some of the expense of its repairs.

14. What is the Gulf of Suez?
(a) Near the Gulf of Tonkien.
(b) Where Aubrey is to take a prize.
(c) Wher Aubrey will rendezvous with the English fleet under Wellington.
(d) Where Aubrey is to meet with Mr. Fielding.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the admiral live?

2. Why does Aubrey's mood improve?

3. Who is Dr. Graham?

4. When will Aubrey be able to gather transportation and supplies?

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

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