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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are Sarah and Emily?
(a) Maturin's wife and daughter.
(b) Two Melanesian girls Maturin rescued.
(c) Sir Blaine's new twin nieces.
(d) Aubrey's new twin daughters.

2. What ship weighs anchor at Shelmerston?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Nelson.
(c) Ringle.
(d) Bereson.

3. Why are general quarters sounded when Aubrey and Dundas are still talking?
(a) They are conducting a drill.
(b) A ship is sighted that does not answer the code properly.
(c) The new midshipman sounds the incorrect bell.
(d) General quarters are not sounded.

4. How does the Berenice help Surprise?
(a) Towing her to port.
(b) On repairs.
(c) Giving Surprise some crew members.
(d) The Berenice does not help Surprise as Berenice is in bad shape also.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the high-place traitor described?

2. At what game did Dundas once beat Aubrey?

3. What will Aubrey be receiving for his next assignment?

4. Who does Maturin first visit upon arrival in London?

5. What does Dundas ask of Aubrey when he is aboard Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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