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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 does Graham think negotiations in the Ionian Region should be extensive?
(a) It will prove their fairness and equality.
(b) It will look better for Brittain.
(c) It will raise the price of their help.
(d) It will buy them time.

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

3. What ship does Aubrey take with him on his new duty after leaving the blockade?
(a) The Polyphemus.
(b) The Flame Thrower.
(c) The Excellent.
(d) The Surprise.

4. Where is Aubrey commanded to go after he gets a new ship?
(a) A Persian harbor.
(b) London.
(c) The Ionian Region.
(d) The Indies.

5. What does the Worcester do when the French break through the blockade?
(a) Gathers armaments.
(b) Gives chase.
(c) Sends a message.
(d) Fires on them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin call the clandestine rendezvous?

2. How is Aubrey shown the tactical advantage of helping Sciahan?

3. What does Aubrey not like about Mustapha's ambitions?

4. How many potentates will Aubrey have to deal with on his new ship?

5. What does Graham dislike about Aubrey's decision in the Ionian Region?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aubrey think of Ismail Bey?

2. What do the men on the Worcester think of Aubrey when they leave the harbor where the French consort is anchored?

3. What daring move does Aubrey make to defeat Mustapha at the end of the book?

4. What destroys the Worcester in the end?

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

6. What does Aubrey like about Davis?

7. What does Aubrey think of Sciahan Bey?

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

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

10. What causes the delay of the powder promised to Sciahan?

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