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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. Where does the Admiral want Aubrey to go on his next assignment?
(a) The Atlantic Ocean side of France.
(b) The Adriatic Sea.
(c) South of Africa.
(d) The Mediterranean.

2. Why does the boat not make good progress up the Gulf of Suez?
(a) Unfavorable winds.
(b) Poor seamanship.
(c) No wind.
(d) Bad rainstorms.

3. Why does Maturin meet Mr. Fielding?
(a) He is injured.
(b) He does not meet Maturin.
(c) He wants to challenge Maturin to a duel.
(d) He is interested to know about his wife.

4. What has to be rationed?
(a) Food.
(b) Water.
(c) Gunpowder.
(d) Citrus to keep from scurvy.

5. With what ship do the Surprise and Dryad cross paths?
(a) The Elizabeth.
(b) The Edinburgh.
(c) The Wellington.
(d) The Leopard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the Dryad?

2. Who makes port at Malta before the Surprise?

3. What follows after the squalls?

4. Who personally tutors Honey and Maitland?

5. Why are the crew's spirits low?

Short Essay Questions

1. With what is the Admiral most concerned about the events surrounding the treasure ship's trickery?

2. How does Maturin help to protect Mrs. Fielding and pull off and intelligence coup?

3. Who leaves instructions for Aubrey and what are the orders?

4. What does Aubrey do after crossing the desert?

5. To whom does Aubrey make his report about the treasure ship and what is the person's reaction?

6. Describe the encounter with the treasure galley.

7. How does the crew fare on their hike and who is the exception?

8. What are conditions like for the men on board the Niobe?

9. How do the men survive the remainder of their desert trek and in what kind of shape are they in at the end of their march?

10. What does Maturin think about concerning Mrs. Fielding?

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