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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What moves into the area where Surprise is in Chapter 2?
(a) Hot, muggy weather.
(b) A French Amanda.
(c) Two Spanish cruisers.
(d) A vast storm system.

4. Why is the ship Surprise available for purchase?
(a) The captain has died.
(b) It has been sold out of the navy.
(c) It is too old to sail.
(d) It has been wrecked.

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

6. Why do Aubrey's plans to capture Spartan go awry?
(a) Spartan leaves the area.
(b) A storm hits.
(c) Two French battleships show up.
(d) Azul shows up at the same time.

7. What seems to help weld the crew together?
(a) Playing dice and cards in their off time.
(b) Eating meals together.
(c) The danger and hard work.
(d) Singing while they work.

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

9. In what position will Barrett Bonden work on Surprise?
(a) Second mate.
(b) First mate.
(c) Cabin boy.
(d) Coxswain.

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

11. What ship closes with Surprise after a few days out in Chapter 2?
(a) A Spanish warship.
(b) A French battleship.
(c) A Royal Navy frigate.
(d) An American merchant ship.

12. Where are the two men from question #42 living now?
(a) France.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Spain.
(d) America.

13. What type of cargo is the Azul carrying?
(a) Coffee from South America.
(b) A treasure of quicksilver.
(c) A hold full of swords.
(d) Chests of gold.

14. What is the name of the passenger the Tartarus carries who is a friend of Aubrey's and Maturin's?
(a) Billings.
(b) Nowget.
(c) Mowett.
(d) Peter Hannow.

15. How many prizes did Spartan capture?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what does Aubrey have a reputation which makes men want to work for him?

3. What is done to Surprise in Shelmerston?

4. How does Aubrey feel about his new situation?

5. How were the men timed when laying about?

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