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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of trip did Sir Joseph have to meet the Surprise?
(a) Hellish overland journey.
(b) A pleasant ocean voyage.
(c) He had a leisurely overland journey.
(d) He was already there.

2. What does Maturin think about in relation to Batavia?
(a) The native people.
(b) How many friends he has there.
(c) Whether the women are all married.
(d) The natural splendors.

3. From what does Standish suffer as Surprise continues her voyage?
(a) Asthma.
(b) Gout.
(c) Alcoholism.
(d) Seasickness.

4. In what does Maturin instruct Standish as the ship enters the first port?
(a) How to cure gout.
(b) How to avoid seasickness.
(c) Maritime processes.
(d) How to quit drinking.

5. What is Maturin supposed to do about the leader of the British delegation?
(a) Assassinate him.
(b) Keep his gout under control.
(c) He has no mission surrounding the delegation.
(d) Assist him.

6. Where does Surprise leave England?
(a) New Newington.
(b) Near Land's End.
(c) Near Portsmouth.
(d) Near London.

7. What nickname did the men call Aubrey?
(a) Lucky Jack.
(b) Iron Jack.
(c) Audacious Aubrey.
(d) Fighting Aubrey.

8. What kind of sailor is Pullings?
(a) Average.
(b) Good but has made some mistakes.
(c) Exceptional.
(d) Poor.

9. After Surprise completes its turn around the land in question #38 where does it sail?
(a) Across the north coast of England.
(b) Down the west coast of Ireland.
(c) East of the Iberian Peninsula.
(d) Across the Black Sea.

10. When does Surprise catch the ship in question #32?
(a) A few miles out from the Spanish coast.
(b) Right on the Ireland coast.
(c) In the English channel near France.
(d) It never catches it.

11. How does the former captain of the Diane feel about Aubrey taking command of his boat?
(a) He is happy.
(b) He is offended.
(c) He is depressed.
(d) He is indifferent.

12. Upon what subject does Maturin and the man in question #33 disagree?
(a) Whether he should marry Maturin's sister.
(b) Whether medicine is an art or a science.
(c) Polictics concerning Ireland.
(d) Whether England has the right to impress sailors.

13. What is Aubrey's personal new orders?
(a) He must return to England and see the Queen.
(b) There are no personal orders for Aubrey.
(c) He is to take over the Leopard.
(d) To take command of Diane.

14. Who is included in the existing French delegation to Pulo Prabang?
(a) King Joseph.
(b) Ledward and Wray.
(c) Marque de Sailles.
(d) Pierre Ducos.

15. What does Maturin contemplate doing so Surprise can't catch the ship from question #32?
(a) Talk to Aubrey.
(b) Throw off the compass with a magnet.
(c) Rip a mainsail.
(d) Induce a temporary illness in the crew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of ship does Surprise spot shortly after it leaves England?

2. Who arrives close to departure of the Surprise to go with them?

3. Why did Padeen commit crimes?

4. What position does Blyth hold on the Diane?

5. On what date does the Diane leave port?

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