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

2. What has Maturin obtained that will enable him to use the Surprise?
(a) A Letter of Marque.
(b) Orders from the Queen for a covert mission.
(c) A large crew.
(d) A commission in the Royal Navy.

3. Why did Surprise catch Merlin easily?
(a) She is loaded too heavy.
(b) She is damaged.
(c) She had her sails down.
(d) She was taking on water.

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

5. Why are the two men from question # 42 not in England?
(a) They are doing intelligence work where they are.
(b) They never lived in England.
(c) The Queen sent them on a mission.
(d) The arrest was bungled.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two types of crew present on Surprise?

2. What ship closes with Surprise after a few days out in Chapter 2?

3. Who is at a gathering on the ship that night?

4. Where are the two men from question #42 living now?

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

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