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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 is the name of the ship Jack Aubrey commands?
(a) Ringle.
(b) Berenice.
(c) Surprise.
(d) Beagle.

2. How does Aubrey respond to Dundas' request?
(a) Aubrey gives him some of Surprise's prize money.
(b) Aubrey says Sohpie's sister has recently married.
(c) Aubrey says Surprise is not returning to England.
(d) Aubrey says he can only spare one crewmember.

3. How is Captain Thomas characterized?
(a) As a man of impeccable manners.
(b) As a young man who has just made captain due to his family connections.
(c) As the most inexperienced captain.
(d) As the oldest captain and a rather grumpy man.

4. Why is Aubrey pleased to hear the Laurel will be joining his squadron?
(a) Laurel is a top of the line vessel.
(b) Aubrey taught Laurel's captain gunnery.
(c) Laurel is outfitted with heavy guns on both port and starboard.
(d) Aubrey respects Laurel's captain though he does not know the man.

5. What bothers Maturin on the ship?
(a) The lack of ventilation.
(b) His living quarters.
(c) The sick berth.
(d) The squalor of the kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the high-place traitor described?

2. What is said about Clarissa Oakes?

3. What plot has McAnon uncovered?

4. Who are Sarah and Emily?

5. What are Jack's orders?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Stephen relieve Jack's anxiety about Parson Hinksey?

2. What does Mrs. Williams say about Clarissa Oakes?

3. How are the readers show a very different side of Aubrey through his children?

4. What does Maturin tell Aubrey about Diana and Brigid?

5. What does Maturin say about Sarah and Emily?

6. What conflict exists among the servants at Aubrey's estate?

7. What does Blaine say about the "man with a limp"?

8. What does Aubrey decide to do when they arrive at Philip's Island?

9. What happens just as Aubrey is contemplating leaving Thames behind?

10. Who is Whewell and how can he help in the fleet's mission?

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