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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Surprise rendezvous unexpectedly?
(a) A French privateer.
(b) Several Indiamen.
(c) The HMS Dagger.
(d) The USS Constitution.

2. Where is Surprise to meet the HMS Danaë?
(a) Near Boston.
(b) Near Buenos Aires.
(c) Near Haiti.
(d) Near Newfoundland.

3. Who has Aubrey eyed in town as a possible romantic partner before he learns her identity?
(a) Mrs. Martin.
(b) Mrs. Coleman.
(c) Mrs. Horner.
(d) Mrs. Fielding.

4. What does Sir Ives say about the USS Norfolk?
(a) It is prowling the waters of South America.
(b) It is on a mission to enlist France's aid against the British.
(c) It is stranded in Greenland.
(d) It is on a mission to destroy British whalers.

5. Why is Nagel lashed?
(a) He steals another crew's rations.
(b) He is rude to one of the wives on board.
(c) He lies about his duty.
(d) He is insolent to Hollom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Diana request of Maturin?

2. What is running low on the ship?

3. How does Surprise send mail home?

4. How does Maturin relax?

5. Where does Aubrey recruit some dozen of the new sailors on the Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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