View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what position will Barrett Bonden work on Surprise?
(a) Coxswain.
(b) Cabin boy.
(c) Second mate.
(d) First mate.

3. In what position will Tom Pullings work on Surprise?
(a) Coxswain.
(b) Rigger.
(c) First mate.
(d) Captain's stewart.

4. What is a major thing that was talked about at the dinner?
(a) Why Spain threw in with France.
(b) The French and the war.
(c) Hot-air balloons.
(d) What a great ship Surprise was.

5. Who is at a gathering on the ship that night?
(a) The ship's officers.
(b) The officers, admirals and other notables.
(c) The ship's crew.
(d) Several intelligence officers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of work does Maturin do pro bono for the British Naval Intelligence service?

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

3. In what position will Killick work on the Surprise?

4. Why did West receive a court martial?

5. What does Maturin ask Nathaniel to do?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 227 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample