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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. Who did Aubrey tell Tom Pullings to bar from coming aboard?
(a) A red-haired woman.
(b) Rudy Umber.
(c) An admiral.
(d) Chris Hardings.

2. How many prizes did Spartan capture?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

3. Why did West receive a court martial?
(a) Rape.
(b) Arson.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Duelling.

4. At what does Aubrey relentlessly practice the crew?
(a) Obeying orders instantly.
(b) Rigging the sails.
(c) Firing the guns.
(d) Boarding and rowing the small boats.

5. What kind of addiction does Maturin have?
(a) Peyote seeds.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Opium.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the men responsible for Aubrey's circumstances in England?

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

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

4. For what does Aubrey have a reputation which makes men want to work for him?

5. What will be Surprise's first cruise with Aubrey as captain?

(see the answer key)

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