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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what position will Killick work on the Surprise?
(a) Steward.
(b) Second mate.
(c) First mate.
(d) Coxswain.

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

4. What do the new men on board the Surprise have to have in order to stay as crew?
(a) High score on the test.
(b) Their own tools.
(c) Maturin's approval.
(d) A recommendation from someone Aubrey knows.

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

6. Who is at a gathering on the ship that night?
(a) The ship's crew.
(b) The ship's officers.
(c) The officers, admirals and other notables.
(d) Several intelligence officers.

7. What kind of work does Maturin do pro bono for the British Naval Intelligence service?
(a) Biochemical warfare with plants.
(b) Operative.
(c) Spy against Spain.
(d) Intelligence officer.

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

9. What made Aubrey feel encouraged at the gathering?
(a) He was given a letter from Lord Nelson.
(b) They served his favorite food.
(c) He was toasted.
(d) Maturin was sober.

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

11. What is done to Surprise in Shelmerston?
(a) Sunk.
(b) Filled with cargo.
(c) Painted.
(d) Refitting.

12. What is it about the crew Aubrey has that is unusual?
(a) It has a Frenchman on it.
(b) None of them are criminals.
(c) It is all one nationality.
(d) It is a picked crew.

13. At what does Aubrey relentlessly practice the crew?
(a) Boarding and rowing the small boats.
(b) Firing the guns.
(c) Obeying orders instantly.
(d) Rigging the sails.

14. Who is captaining Tartarus?
(a) John Sutton.
(b) William Babbington.
(c) Charles Worthington.
(d) Regis Nounce.

15. What does Maturin spend too much time doing as he walks to town?
(a) Eating lunch.
(b) Bird watching.
(c) Talking to people walking with him.
(d) Collecting plants.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who suspects Maturin has an addiction?

3. How does Aubrey feel about his new situation?

4. How much money does Aubrey have at the beginning of the book?

5. What kind of addiction does Maturin have?

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