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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What monumental task must Aubrey undertake?
(a) Handing over command of Surprise.
(b) Preparing Surprise for a long voyage on short notice.
(c) Planning a promotion ceremony.
(d) Planning raids on French enclaves in the Atlantic.

2. What do Maturin and Martin do after readying for their next assignment?
(a) Catch up on their sleep.
(b) Research local diseases.
(c) Open a free clinic for a few days.
(d) Observe the local flora and fauna.

3. Who agrees to accept a lesser position on Surprise since he has no other options at the time?
(a) Mowett.
(b) Martin.
(c) Fielding.
(d) Tom Pullings.

4. From where is Padeen Coleman?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Wales.
(c) England.
(d) Ireland.

5. What does Wray constantly work to do?
(a) Support Maturin.
(b) Ferret out double spies for British intelligence.
(c) Destroy Maturin.
(d) Finding new species of plants in the West Indies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey feel compelled to do concerning Hollom?

2. Who has Aubrey eyed in town as a possible romantic partner before he learns her identity?

3. What kind of ship is the Surprise?

4. What happens to several of Aubrey's officers?

5. What was the mission when Mr. Allen sailed with Colnett?

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