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

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

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

4. How long does Aubrey think it will be before the Surprise is ready to sail?
(a) About 2 weeks.
(b) He has no idea.
(c) Several months.
(d) A couple days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mrs. Fielding's husband?

2. Who is Andrew Wray?

3. What does Ponto do at the shop?

4. Who is Ponto?

5. Why does Aubrey's mood improve?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aubrey order his crew to do and where does Aubrey go while they are obeying his order?

2. Briefly describe the men's march through the desert.

3. What does Aubrey learn about the Worcester and Surprise when he meets with the Admiral?

4. How does one gain rank in the British navy and why is that a problem right now for Aubrey?

5. What does Aubrey decide to do about waiting until the end of Ramadan?

6. Describe the situation at the opening of Treason's Harbour.

7. What is Ramadan?

8. Describe Mr. Hairabedian.

9. What does Aubrey fear about his crew as time passes?

10. Describe Stephan Maturin.

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