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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 is Aubrey reticent at the gathering?
(a) He is afraid of unintended insult.
(b) He is depressed.
(c) He has a sore throat.
(d) He has too much to drink.

2. Who is at a gathering on the ship that night?
(a) The ship's officers.
(b) The officers, admirals and other notables.
(c) Several intelligence officers.
(d) The ship's crew.

3. How does Aubrey feel about his new situation?
(a) Happy.
(b) Excited.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Uncertain.

4. What type of people make up much of the residents in Shelmerston?
(a) Ship builders.
(b) Navy sailors.
(c) Smugglers and near pirates.
(d) Fishermen.

5. Why does Maturin walk to town?
(a) To save money.
(b) He doesn't have a horse.
(c) For the exercise.
(d) It's only a half mile from the docks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were the men timed when laying about?

2. Who suspects Maturin has an addiction?

3. For what type of work is Maturin known as an amateur?

4. How does Aubrey feel about the crew's ability to work together?

5. In what position will Tom Pullings work on Surprise?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Padeen get injured and why does he continue to take pain medication?

2. What is one of the primary talks at the formal dinner aboard ship the night before sailing?

3. What is Aubrey going to do for money with Maturin? What is Maturin and Aubrey's relationship?

4. What kind of crew does Aubrey obtain and why?

5. Where has Spartan stashed its prizes and why?

6. What type of work does Maturin do and for what is he also known?

7. Who does Maturin see as Aubrey waits on him for sailing?

8. What is Aubrey's situation at the beginning of THE LETTER OF MARQUE?

9. What does the escape of Wray and Ledward lead Maturin to believe?

10. What ship first approaches Surprise on Aubrey's first shakedown cruise and why? How does Aubrey feel about the authorization Maturin has?

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