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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will be Surprise's first cruise with Aubrey as captain?
(a) A sail to South America.
(b) A shake-down cruise.
(c) A trip around the Matterhorn.
(d) To America.

2. Why does Aubrey think work is done better by privately-funded operations than the government?
(a) It takes longer but is done right.
(b) It is done more efficiently.
(c) It is better quality.
(d) He has no opinion on private versus government work.

3. Who are the men responsible for Aubrey's circumstances in England?
(a) Horne and Babcock.
(b) Wray and Ledward.
(c) Johnson and Breck.
(d) Pearson and Towers.

4. What do the new men on board the Surprise have to have in order to stay as crew?
(a) Their own tools.
(b) High score on the test.
(c) Maturin's approval.
(d) A recommendation from someone Aubrey knows.

5. How does Maturin plan to use Surprise?
(a) As a privateer.
(b) As a pleasure vessel.
(c) In covert operations.
(d) As a scientific research vessel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of people make up much of the residents in Shelmerston?

2. What happens to Padeen's hand?

3. How does Aubrey feel about the crew's ability to work together?

4. How many prizes did Spartan capture?

5. What position did the two men in question #42 have in England?

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