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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin think poverty may affect?
(a) His marriage.
(b) His son's inheritance.
(c) His son's education.
(d) His family's estate.

2. How does Aubrey modify the Nutmeg of Consolation?
(a) He makes it able to float even if several compartments below deck are filled.
(b) He makes it appear to be a pirate vessel.
(c) He increases its fire power.
(d) To make it look sloppy and unkempt.

3. What do they find when they enter the harbor?
(a) The Cornélie anchored in shallow water.
(b) The Cornélie is already a burning wreckage.
(c) The Cornélie about to raise anchor.
(d) No Cornélie.

4. Who appears on the horizon?
(a) The HMS Shannon.
(b) Surprise.
(c) An American privateer.
(d) The French man-o-war.

5. How do the girls adapt to ship life?
(a) They are constantly seasick.
(b) They cry for their parents all the time.
(c) They want to go home.
(d) Surprisingly well.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of Maturin's encounter with the man he offends?

2. What will Aubrey do in the Passage?

3. When will the ambush take place?

4. What does Aubrey do immediately upon resuming his old command?

5. Why is the captain of the Triton offended?

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