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

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

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

4. What does Maturin do on the first island on which he goes ashore?
(a) Kill the French governor.
(b) Kill the French commandor.
(c) Free the British prisoners of war.
(d) Spreads anti-French propaganda.

5. What does Maturin believe is the basis of the strange personality?
(a) He has no idea.
(b) Physical in nature.
(c) Mental in nature.
(d) He does not believe there is a reason.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the time Aubrey reaches Mauritius how is the crew functioning?

2. On what type of mathematical problem is Aubrey working?

3. Who arrives with Aubrey's orders?

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

5. Who does Maturin accidentally meet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the setting in the opening of the novel.

2. How does Colley fare in the long term and how does Aubrey feel about that?

3. What happens to Farquhar?

4. What do Maturin and McAdam do at Cape Town?

5. Where does the squadron go after the ships are separated and what makes Aubrey angry?

6. What is Bertie's attitude towards Aubrey and what does he do?

7. What does Aubrey have a chance to do?

8. What does Aubrey do about the tensions between Corbett and Clonfert?

9. Where does Clonfert capture a fort and what happens then?

10. With what does Maturin enlist Mr. Cotton's help and how did it go?

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