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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 does Aubrey not hold Maturin's closeness to Mrs. Fielding against Maturin?
(a) Because of Aubrey and Maturin's friendship.
(b) Because Maturin has learned Mr. Fielding is dead and Maturin wants to marry Mrs. Fielding.
(c) Because Aubrey knows Maturin and Mrs. Fielding are not having an affair.
(d) Because Aubrey knows Maturin has been lonely and depressed.

2. Against whom is England fighting during Treason's Harbor?
(a) The United States.
(b) China.
(c) Ireland.
(d) France.

3. What is abundant in the evening in the desert?
(a) Nocturnal creatures.
(b) Shelter.
(c) A breeze.
(d) Water.

4. What does Aubrey send his wife?
(a) A large sum of money.
(b) A letter asking her to come stay with him in Malta.
(c) A writ of divorcement.
(d) A drawing of him by a local artist.

5. What do Maturin and Graham fear will happen to their naval maneuvers if there are French spies in the area?
(a) They will be altered unnecessarily.
(b) Nothing.
(c) They will be thwarted.
(d) They will be observed for intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Effendi?

2. What does Ponto do at the shop?

3. What will be waiting for Aubrey and his crew when they suceed in crossing?

4. What is happening to the Worcester?

5. Why does Aubrey want his crew to report to the shipyard?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Fielding and how does she and Ponto become friends with Aubrey?

2. What does Aubrey learn about the Worcester and Surprise when he meets with the Admiral?

3. Briefly describe the men's march through the desert.

4. Why is the Dromedary early and what is the effect of that?

5. What does Aubrey do with his prize money?

6. How does Aubrey "misbehave" and what is the result?

7. What is it like in Malta and why does that not cheer up the British officers?

8. Describe the situation at the opening of Treason's Harbour.

9. How does one gain rank in the British navy and why is that a problem right now for Aubrey?

10. What does Aubrey decide to do about waiting until the end of Ramadan?

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