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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aubrey respond to Bertie's orders?
(a) Aubrey is very displeased.
(b) Aubrey is fearful.
(c) Aubrey is very pleased.
(d) Aubrey is puzzled.

2. How did Lady Clonfert find out about Aubrey's command?
(a) The rumor mill.
(b) Her husband is an admiral.
(c) Her father is Captain of another ship.
(d) She is a friend of the Prime Minister.

3. Which island is garrisoned by the British?
(a) LeFleua.
(b) La Reunion.
(c) Rodriguez.
(d) Carolinia.

4. For what use does Aubrey grind lenses?
(a) For eye glasses.
(b) For binoculars.
(c) For telescopes.
(d) For magnifying glasses.

5. How does Aubrey feel about Mr. Farquhar?
(a) He is insane.
(b) He is too aggressive.
(c) He is somewhat tedious but generally agreeable.
(d) He is quite interesting.

6. On what island does Maturin first land?
(a) LeFleua.
(b) Carolinia.
(c) La ReUnion.
(d) Rodriquez.

7. What does Aubrey learn?
(a) That his wife has died.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Everything he needs to know to fullfill his mission.
(d) Much of the same information as Maturin has provided.

8. What do Aubrey's forces and British land forces do on La Reunion?
(a) Rescue prisoners.
(b) Capture a key city.
(c) Destroy the crops.
(d) Burn the main towns.

9. Who reaches Cape Town?
(a) Exeter.
(b) Leopard.
(c) Boadicea.
(d) HMS Roland.

10. What kind of reputation does Lord Clonfert have?
(a) He's sturdy and hard working.
(b) He's harsh and unreasonable.
(c) He's cowardly.
(d) He's a fop but also a courageous man.

11. In what year does this book take place?
(a) 1803.
(b) 1810.
(c) 1797.
(d) 1832.

12. Of what does McAdam say Clonfert's physical ailments are the result?
(a) Mental distress.
(b) Horseback accident as a child.
(c) Genetics.
(d) Old war wounds.

13. What are the gardens like around Aubrey's home?
(a) There are no gardens.
(b) Failing.
(c) Lush.
(d) Average.

14. By the time Aubrey reaches Mauritius how is the crew functioning?
(a) With some grumbling.
(b) Reluctantly.
(c) Better, but still erratic.
(d) Smoothly.

15. What does Bertie give Captain Aubrey?
(a) A reprimand.
(b) Several official honors.
(c) A new stripe.
(d) A new command.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing Aubrey does in preparation for sailing?

2. With what does Bertie entrust Aubrey?

3. What does Aubrey use his station of commodore to do?

4. What kind of Captain is Corbett known to be?

5. Who arrives with Aubrey's orders?

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