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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is wounded at the clandestine rendezvous?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Sosa.
(d) Graham.

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

3. What delays the powder promised to the Ionian Region?
(a) Strange currents.
(b) A battle.
(c) Strong winds.
(d) The blockade.

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

5. What is Aubrey to do after leaving the blockade?
(a) Deliver a political delegation.
(b) Confront enemy shores.
(c) Pick up Maturin.
(d) Scout out a new position of strength.

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

7. What is different on every ship?
(a) The kind of wood.
(b) The ropes and knots.
(c) The sail mechanisms.
(d) The layout.

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

9. How many warships does Mustapha have?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

10. What allows the French to break through the blockade?
(a) A break in the blockade.
(b) A night-time maneuver.
(c) A neutral ally helping them.
(d) A big storm.

11. What marks Aubrey's victory against Mustapha?
(a) The Torgud sinking.
(b) Sciahan coming to his aid.
(c) Mustapha drowning.
(d) The Kitabi burning.

12. What does the narrator say is the better part of valor?
(a) Bravery.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Discretion.

13. 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 all keeping neutrality agreements.
(c) They mistook Aubrey for someone else.
(d) They were low on food.

14. What ship is Aubrey given command of when Thornton heads for home?
(a) Prometheus.
(b) Dryad.
(c) Excellent.
(d) Surprise.

15. What do the "old timers" on the ship say about Aubrey when he leaves the harbor with the French consort?
(a) He is insane.
(b) He is following orders.
(c) He is a coward.
(d) He is too bold.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many ships does Aubrey defeat at the end of the book?

3. How did Aubrey once save Davis?

4. How does Harte feel about Aubrey?

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

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