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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. In what position will Killick work on the Surprise?
(a) Second mate.
(b) Steward.
(c) Coxswain.
(d) First mate.

2. How does Aubrey feel about the crew's ability to work together?
(a) Uncertain.
(b) Pessimistic.
(c) Impressed.
(d) Indifferent.

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

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

5. What type of cargo is the Azul carrying?
(a) Coffee from South America.
(b) A hold full of swords.
(c) A treasure of quicksilver.
(d) Chests of gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Aubrey's plans to capture Spartan go awry?

2. How do Aubrey and the crew feel about what Maturin gave him?

3. Where are the people on Merlin who are not the crew being taken?

4. What is it about the crew Aubrey has that is unusual?

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

(see the answer key)

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