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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the two men from question # 42 not in England?
(a) They never lived in England.
(b) The Queen sent them on a mission.
(c) The arrest was bungled.
(d) They are doing intelligence work where they are.

2. How does Martin feel about Maturin's request?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Uncertain.
(c) Ambiguous.
(d) Enthusiastic.

3. What will be Surprise's first cruise with Aubrey as captain?
(a) A shake-down cruise.
(b) To America.
(c) A trip around the Matterhorn.
(d) A sail to South America.

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

5. What color is Surprise painted in order to capture Spartan?
(a) Red.
(b) Gold.
(c) Blue.
(d) Yellow.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to the Azul?

3. What has Maturin obtained that will enable him to use the Surprise?

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

5. In what position will Tom Pullings work on Surprise?

Short Essay Questions

1. What ship does Surprise raise at the end of the storm and what is that ship doing?

2. What kind of crew does Aubrey obtain and why?

3. What is Aubrey concerned about in reference to his crew?

4. Where has Spartan stashed its prizes and why?

5. How does Aubrey feel about the efficiency of the work on Surprise and why?

6. What does Aubrey decide to do about Spartan and what does he do in order to carry out his plan?

7. What ship closes with Surprise that is captained by a friend of Aubrey's and who is the passenger it has? What happens when the two ships meet?

8. What does Aubrey do about the ship they raise near the end of the storm? What does Maturin find out from a man on the ship?

9. What is one of the primary talks at the formal dinner aboard ship the night before sailing?

10. What does Maturin do and where does he do it right after he buys her?

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