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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 kind of trip did Sir Joseph have to meet the Surprise?
(a) He had a leisurely overland journey.
(b) He was already there.
(c) A pleasant ocean voyage.
(d) Hellish overland journey.

2. What piece of land does the Surprise turn around after leaving the North Channel in Chapter 2?
(a) Cape Bougote.
(b) Iberian Peninsula.
(c) Malin Head.
(d) Horn of Africa.

3. What is the head of Pulo Prabang called?
(a) A chief.
(b) A king.
(c) A sultan.
(d) A captain.

4. When does Surprise catch the ship in question #32?
(a) Right on the Ireland coast.
(b) It never catches it.
(c) A few miles out from the Spanish coast.
(d) In the English channel near France.

5. Who will lead the British delegation to Pulo Prabang?
(a) Edward Fox.
(b) Wellington.
(c) The Prince of Wales.
(d) The Duke of Meadows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of ship does Surprise spot shortly after it leaves England?

2. How does Aubrey respond to Standish's request from question #44?

3. From what British government action are the sailors of the Surprise exempt?

4. How does Aubrey feel about Standish's problem?

5. Where is Surprise bound?

(see the answer key)

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