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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 document gives Aubrey the authority to command Surprise?
(a) A letter of Merchant Marines.
(b) A set of royal orders.
(c) A letter of marque.
(d) Orders from the Queen.

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

3. What is Maturin supposed to do about the leader of the British delegation?
(a) He has no mission surrounding the delegation.
(b) Assassinate him.
(c) Assist him.
(d) Keep his gout under control.

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

5. Who is the assistant surgeon on the Surprise?
(a) Stewart Blaginton.
(b) Thomas Moss.
(c) Joseph Geller.
(d) Nathaniel Martin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of orders does Sir Joseph have for the Surprise?

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

3. Where was Padeen transported for his crimes?

4. What kind of sailor is Pullings?

5. Who is included in the existing French delegation to Pulo Prabang?

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