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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 Mrs. Williams' snide remark concern about Aubrey's uniform?
(a) That Aubrey is getting too heavy for his uniforms.
(b) That she is surprised Aubrey rises above a Captain's rank.
(c) She is silent when Aubrey dons his uniform.
(d) That it should be a Commodore rather than Rear Admiral uniform.

2. Who is Heneage Dundas?
(a) Beagle's Captain.
(b) Jack Aubrey's second in command.
(c) The captain of the Berenice.
(d) Surprise's First Mate.

3. Who does Maturin first visit upon arrival in London?
(a) Dianne.
(b) Sir Blaine.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) His brother Mathos.

4. What does Mrs. Williams try to tell Aubrey about Diana?
(a) That Diana is practically destitute.
(b) Diana's pregnancy.
(c) Diana's behavior.
(d) That Diana is distraught at Maturin not coming home.

5. For whom does Sophie hold a dinner party?
(a) The post captains in Aubrey's command.
(b) All the officers of the mess on Ringle.
(c) Her god daughter.
(d) Her best friends from childhood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Aubrey be receiving for his next assignment?

2. What plot has McAnon uncovered?

3. What will Aubrey be allowed to do as a result of his next assignment?

4. How might the high-placed traitor make things difficult for Padeen Coleman and Clarissa Oakes?

5. What does Maturin reflect upon as he stops for a drink at an inn?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Sophie angry with her husband after attending a dinner at Stephen's cottage?

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

3. How does Captain Thomas act when Stephen sees him coming out of Aubrey's office?

4. What does Maturin say about Sarah and Emily?

5. What does Stephen ask of Aubrey and what is his response?

6. Describe the squadron's first capture.

7. Briefly describe the confrontation with the French.

8. What happens as Stephen rides to Portsmouth?

9. What does Dundas ask of Aubrey and what is the consequences of Aubrey helping Dundas?

10. Why are two of the fleet's ships close to mutiny?

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