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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ship has Aubrey been given to command?
(a) The longship Victoria.
(b) The frigate Boadicea.
(c) The firgate Venus.
(d) The sloop Nadine.

2. In what type of home does Captain Aubrey live?
(a) A castle.
(b) A townhouse.
(c) A farmhouse.
(d) A country cottage.

3. With whom will Matuin be traveling to Mauritius?
(a) Mr. Coleman.
(b) Mr. Farquhar.
(c) Lord Byrity.
(d) Mr. Dabney.

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

5. Who arrives with Aubrey's orders?
(a) An official Admiralty messenger.
(b) A pigeon.
(c) A telegram carrier.
(d) A young sailor.

6. What two ships does Aubrey capture the first few days of his voyage?
(a) Bellone, and Caroline.
(b) Néréide and Sirius.
(c) Hébé and Intrepid Fox.
(d) Vénus adn Manche.

7. What is the state of Clonfert's ship?
(a) In dry dock.
(b) Heavily decorated in bizarre fineries.
(c) Listing heavily from a poorly-loaded hold.
(d) Missing a mizzenmast.

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

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

10. How would Aubrey describe his wife's mother?
(a) A loudmouthed and overbearing woman.
(b) A gentle soul.
(c) Sweet but not very bright.
(d) Quiet and unassuming.

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

12. What has been garrisoned by British soldiers?
(a) Tasmania.
(b) Madagascar.
(c) The island of Rodriguez near Mauritius.
(d) Cyprus.

13. How does Aubrey feel about the captain of the Sirius?
(a) He holds him in high regard.
(b) He thinks he belongs on land.
(c) He believes the man can't sail.
(d) He thinks he's okay.

14. What does Aubrey insinuate about Lord Clonfert?
(a) He's only captain cause he's a Lord.
(b) Various bizarre stories about him circulate.
(c) He's a French sympathizer.
(d) He is only a minor nobility.

15. What does Maturin call tormina?
(a) The inability to catch one's breath.
(b) Physcial cramping and anxiety.
(c) A headache band around the forehead.
(d) A muscle cramp in the thigh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey learn?

2. What is bothering Aubrey's family?

3. What are the gardens like around Aubrey's home?

4. Who does Aubrey go to see?

5. What has been holding Napoleon back?

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