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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. Why did things not go as expected for Aubrey when he went into the harbor with the French consort?
(a) They were afraid of the secret weapon rumors.
(b) They were low on food.
(c) They were all keeping neutrality agreements.
(d) They mistook Aubrey for someone else.

2. Why does Harte give Aubrey the mission of meeting with the potentates?
(a) He wants Aubrey out of the way.
(b) He hates Aubrey.
(c) He needs an opening in the blockade.
(d) He knows Aubrey will succeed.

3. How does Ismail feel about Sciahan?
(a) He fears him.
(b) He enjoys his company.
(c) He respects him.
(d) He hates him.

4. What does Aubrey do when Maturin is not at the rendezvous point?
(a) Starts some music on the ship.
(b) Sends a foraging party to shore.
(c) Goes looking for an old lover.
(d) Catches up on paperwork.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ruins the chances of Aubrey getting romantic with Mercedes?

2. What is different on every ship?

3. Why does Aubrey make a certain restriction when entering the harbor where the French are anchored?

4. Where is Thornton waiting for Aubrey when he returns to the blockade?

5. What does the crew have to pay most attention to during a storm?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it so surprising that Aubrey is able to defeat Mustapha?

2. How does Davis feel about Aubrey, and why?

3. Why is Aubrey not able to do what he wanted at Mahon?

4. What kind of illness does Aubrey battle while Maturin is away?

5. What does Aubrey think of Ismail Bey?

6. What destroys the Worcester in the end?

7. Why does Aubrey refuse to fire on the French ship anchored in the harbor?

8. What competition is held on Aubrey's new ship, and who wins?

9. What does Aubrey hope to do when he gets to Mahon early?

10. What is Aubrey's first mission on his new ship?

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