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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. Where are the prizes that Spartan has captured?
(a) They have been sent to England.
(b) In a harbor on the French coast.
(c) They are trailing Spartan by a day.
(d) In a distant small port.

2. What color is Surprise painted in order to capture Spartan?
(a) Blue.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Red.
(d) Gold.

3. How much money does Aubrey have at the beginning of the book?
(a) He is penniless.
(b) He is middle class.
(c) He has just enough for retirement.
(d) He is very wealthy.

4. What does Maturin do for Padeen's pain?
(a) Gets him drunk on Irish whiskey.
(b) Gives him a shot of morphine.
(c) Gives him aspirin.
(d) Administers laudanum.

5. What seems to help weld the crew together?
(a) Eating meals together.
(b) Playing dice and cards in their off time.
(c) The danger and hard work.
(d) Singing while they work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aubrey no longer in the Royal Navy?

2. What do the new men on board the Surprise have to have in order to stay as crew?

3. Why did Surprise catch Merlin easily?

4. What is done to Surprise in Shelmerston?

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

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