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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what type of mathematical problem is Aubrey working?
(a) How to build a pyramid.
(b) How to determine star rotation.
(c) How to determine longitude at sea.
(d) How to raise a suspension bridge.

2. For what is Stephen Maturin most known?
(a) As a general.
(b) As a lawyer.
(c) As a professor.
(d) As a physician.

3. Who does Aubrey go to see?
(a) Admiral Nelson.
(b) Captain Bligh.
(c) Admiral Cornwallis.
(d) Admiral Bertie.

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

5. What does Lady Clonfert request of Aubrey?
(a) The money he owes her.
(b) To take her son under his protection.
(c) Passage as far as Cape Town.
(d) Passage to London.

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

7. What is a characteristic of McAdam?
(a) He is timid.
(b) He is effeminate.
(c) He smokes heavily.
(d) He drinks heavily.

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

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

11. Why does Matuin tell Aubrey he has to go to Mauritius?
(a) They are withdrawing from Italy.
(b) The French have put a strong naval force there.
(c) They are going to cross the channel.
(d) They are going to Russia.

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

13. To what drug is Maturin addicted?
(a) Opium.
(b) Cocaine.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Codeine.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey do about Corbett and Clonfert?

2. Why is Aubrey receiving only half pay?

3. How would Aubrey describe his wife's mother?

4. What is Napoleon trying to conquer?

5. What does Maturin believe is the basis of the strange personality?

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