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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. Why had Padeen been at a penal colony?
(a) As a guard.
(b) As the warden.
(c) As the cook.
(d) For serious crimes he committed.

2. What is the approximate date at the opening of the novel?
(a) 1820.
(b) 1811.
(c) 1813.
(d) 1833.

3. What does Aubrey think about life at sea compared to that on land?
(a) It is more exciting.
(b) It is simpler.
(c) It is more complicated.
(d) Being at sea he is his own boss.

4. Who performs the marriage ceremony between Oakes and Clarissa?
(a) Maturin.
(b) The first mate who happens to also be a preacher.
(c) Reverend Nathaniel Martin.
(d) Aubrey.

5. Who does Aubrey send out to scout?
(a) Bonden.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Oakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey note among the crew?

2. What does the crew catch?

3. What does Martin accept from Maturin?

4. In what does Maturin become involved?

5. What does Aubrey inspect with Tom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the rowers of the Trulove boat that is sent over to Surprise and what does Aubrey learn from them?

2. Why does Aubrey send Bonden to scout the shore of Norfolk Island?

3. How does the enlisted crew celebrate Oakes' wedding?

4. What does Aubrey decide to do at Moahu, especially after learning what else about the goings on at the island?

5. What happens after the victory by Aubrey's men and Puloani?

6. What do Maturin and Clarissa do during the voyage to Moahu?

7. Upon what mission does Aubrey send Davidge and some other crew and how does Davidge perform?

8. How do Aubrey and Maturin pass the next few days while at sea?

9. What does Aubrey hope for on his return to England?

10. What is the story behind Aubrey captaining the Surprise?

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