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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 are the two types of crew present on Surprise?
(a) New recruits and seasoned sailors.
(b) Commercial mercenaries and ex-naval personnel.
(c) Old Surprise hands and those from Shelmerston.
(d) British ex-naval personnel and merchant marines.

2. What occurs when Tartarus and Surprise meet?
(a) An argument between the captains.
(b) Trading second mates.
(c) Swapping of passengers.
(d) A brief but happy reunion.

3. What will be Surprise's first cruise with Aubrey as captain?
(a) To America.
(b) A sail to South America.
(c) A trip around the Matterhorn.
(d) A shake-down cruise.

4. What does Maturin believe the two men from question #42 have in the British government?
(a) Paid informants.
(b) High level protection.
(c) They have the protection of the black ops.
(d) Spies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How were the men timed when laying about?

2. What does Aubrey do after the encounter with Spartan and Merlin?

3. In what position will Barrett Bonden work on Surprise?

4. What is the ship, Merlin, they encounter in Chapter 3?

5. What has Maturin obtained that will enable him to use the Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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