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

2. How were the men timed when laying about?
(a) A log-glass.
(b) Pocket watch.
(c) Hour glass.
(d) Stop watch.

3. What does Aubrey do after the encounter with Spartan and Merlin?
(a) Goes to Africa.
(b) Go to get Spartan's prizes.
(c) Continues to South America.
(d) Returns to England.

4. In what capacity does Maturin generally sail?
(a) Captain's stewart.
(b) Ship's surgeon.
(c) Ship's cook.
(d) First mate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did West receive a court martial?

2. How does Aubrey know the captain of the Tartarus?

3. Why is the ship Surprise available for purchase?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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