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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it about the crew Aubrey has that is unusual?
(a) None of them are criminals.
(b) It is a picked crew.
(c) It has a Frenchman on it.
(d) It is all one nationality.

2. For what type of work is Maturin known as an amateur?
(a) Musician.
(b) Naturalist.
(c) Artist.
(d) Orator.

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

4. What will Aubrey require from Babbington?
(a) Extra men in boats in case towing is necessary.
(b) A group of Marines to board Diane.
(c) Artillery fire on the garrison.
(d) Keeping any other French boats from the harbor.

5. What kind of work does Maturin do pro bono for the British Naval Intelligence service?
(a) Operative.
(b) Spy against Spain.
(c) Biochemical warfare with plants.
(d) Intelligence officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Aubrey get some saber cuts?

2. Why is Aubrey technically under Babbington's command?

3. What seems to help weld the crew together?

4. What will Surprise do according to the plans to capture Diane?

5. Where do Surprise and her prizes go after leaving St. Martin's?

(see the answer key)

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