2. Why does Aubrey make a certain restriction when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?
(a) It would ruin the plan.
(b) He doesn't want to ruin the harbor's neutrality.
(c) It would put them behind schedule.
(d) He knows he can't take them.

3. Why is Thornton angry with Aubrey when he returns to the blockade?
(a) He did not engage the French.
(b) He violated neutrality rules.
(c) He was late returning.
(d) He tried to rile up the French.

4. What ruins the chances of Aubrey getting romantic with Mercedes?
(a) Shots are heard.
(b) Aubrey gets sick.
(c) Maturin appears.
(d) She is in a relationship.

5. What shatters the internal structure of the Worcester?
(a) The falling mast.
(b) A cannon.
(c) An internal explosion.
(d) Pounding waves.

6. What causes the mistakes Maturin has to cover up when he is back with Aubrey?
(a) Unexperienced agents.
(b) A spy.
(c) Bad weather.
(d) Misinterpretations.

7. What does Aubrey forbid his men to do when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?
(a) Fly their flag.
(b) Make a sound.
(c) Shine any lights.
(d) Fire first.

8. Where does Aubrey take Maturin after leaving Mercedes?
(a) A safe harbor.
(b) The front lines.
(c) A political meeting.
(d) A bar.

9. Where is Aubrey able to rendezvous with Maturin?
(a) Mahun.
(b) Mahon.
(c) Mahan.
(d) Mahin.

10. Who does Thornton give his command to when he goes home?
(a) Harte.
(b) Davis.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Aubrey.

11. What disappoints Aubrey as he leaves the harbor where the French were anchored?
(a) They do not send a message.
(b) They fire on him.
(c) They do not fire on him.
(d) They do not recognize him.

12. How does Harte feel about Aubrey?
(a) He respects him.
(b) He likes him.
(c) He is suspicious of him.
(d) He hates him.

13. What do the newcomers on the boat say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?
(a) He is following orders.
(b) He is a coward.
(c) He is insane.
(d) He is too bold.

14. What causes the Ionaion Region's political climate to dissolve at the end of the book?
(a) The negotiations with the French.
(b) Aubrey's choice of Sciahan.
(c) The bad weather.
(d) Harte's treachery.

15. What is Thornton desperate for after his time on the blockade?
(a) Peace.
(b) Some combat.
(c) To be on land.
(d) Word from his family.