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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 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.

2. What is Maturin's position on board the Surprise?
(a) Surgeon.
(b) First Officer.
(c) First mate.
(d) Gunner's mate.

3. What friend does Maturin encounter on shore?
(a) Reverend John Jells.
(b) Reverend Mr. Martin.
(c) None.
(d) Reverend Mr. Brierly.

4. What has the Surprise been doing prior to docking here?
(a) Returning the British diplomat to the United States.
(b) Been in dry dock being refitted.
(c) Having a series of adventures in the Mediterranean.
(d) Capturing slavers in the West Indies.

5. Where is Surprise docking?
(a) Boston.
(b) The West Indies.
(c) Near London.
(d) Gibraltar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Maturin and Martin do after readying for their next assignment?

2. What is HMS Danaë carrying?

3. Who agrees to accept a lesser position on Surprise since he has no other options at the time?

4. Where is Surprise to meet the HMS Danaë?

5. What monumental task must Aubrey undertake?

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