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

2. Where are the people on Merlin who are not the crew being taken?
(a) Portugal.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) France.

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

4. Why does Aubrey think work is done better by privately-funded operations than the government?
(a) It is done more efficiently.
(b) He has no opinion on private versus government work.
(c) It is better quality.
(d) It takes longer but is done right.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Surprise catch Merlin easily?

3. What type of ship is Merlin?

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

5. What kind of relationship do Maturin and Aubrey have?

(see the answer key)

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