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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. On what is the Surprise waiting to sail?
(a) The ship's cook.
(b) The outgoing tide.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Full moon.

3. Why is Aubrey no longer in the Royal Navy?
(a) Conviction of financial impropriety.
(b) He received a hardship discharge.
(c) He was mustered out on a medical discharge.
(d) He is retired.

4. What position did the two men in question #42 have in England?
(a) Intelligence officers.
(b) Government officials.
(c) Minor Lords.
(d) Bankers.

5. Where does Surprise go after finishing with Spartan?
(a) America.
(b) Spain.
(c) France.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men do in the bay?

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

3. Who did Aubrey tell Tom Pullings to bar from coming aboard?

4. What does Maturin believe the two men from question #42 have in the British government?

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

(see the answer key)

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