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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will Aubrey be receiving for his next assignment?
(a) A small squadron.
(b) A new surgeon.
(c) A new ship of the line.
(d) A new first mate.

2. How is the Surprise damaged?
(a) A fight with an American frigate and bad weather.
(b) A typhoon.
(c) Grounding on some shoals.
(d) Fight against a French privateer.

3. What does Aubrey do in response to his children's pleas?
(a) Swings them all on his horse.
(b) Jumps his horse over a small tree that has fallen over.
(c) Reassures them that their mother is just bringing them a new brother or sister.
(d) Goes inside to try on his uniform.

4. What has Captain Dundas suggested several times?
(a) That Berenice go on ahead since she is so much faster than Ringle or Surprise.
(b) That the Surprise be dry docked for repairs.
(c) That the Ringle divest of some of her crew for Surprise.
(d) The faster ships go ahead and move at their speed and leave Berenice.

5. How might the high-placed traitor make things difficult for Padeen Coleman and Clarissa Oakes?
(a) He might set them up for assassination.
(b) He might try to blackmail them.
(c) He cannot harm either person.
(d) He might block their pardons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Aubrey late to meet?

2. What commodity does Thunderer lack?

3. Why are Dundas and Aubrey once flogged?

4. What does Mrs. Williams' snide remark concern about Aubrey's uniform?

5. How does Aubrey respond to Dundas' request?

(see the answer key)

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