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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 is the ship, Merlin, they encounter in Chapter 3?
(a) A Spanish merchant ship.
(b) A British frigate.
(c) A French privateer.
(d) An American privateer.

2. What musical instrument does Aubrey play?
(a) Harmonica.
(b) Fiddle.
(c) Bugle.
(d) Flute.

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

4. What made Aubrey feel encouraged at the gathering?
(a) He was given a letter from Lord Nelson.
(b) He was toasted.
(c) They served his favorite food.
(d) Maturin was sober.

5. What occurs when Tartarus and Surprise meet?
(a) Trading second mates.
(b) An argument between the captains.
(c) Swapping of passengers.
(d) A brief but happy reunion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Surprise catch Merlin easily?

2. What happens when Maturin gets to the ship?

3. In what direction does Aubrey go in his first cruise of Surprise?

4. What is the name of the passenger the Tartarus carries who is a friend of Aubrey's and Maturin's?

5. Who is captaining Tartarus?

(see the answer key)

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