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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date does the Diane leave port?
(a) May 10, 1813.
(b) May 23, 1813.
(c) May 12, 1813.
(d) May 15, 1813.

2. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?
(a) The way the beef is cooked.
(b) A few pence being deducted from his account.
(c) How the waiter served them.
(d) Whether the wine is sour.

3. Who does Maturin see as Surprise closes with the ship in question #32?
(a) Peter Havier.
(b) Bob Pennigton.
(c) Robert Gough.
(d) Matthew Longbread.

4. What does Edward Fox ask Aubrey about in Chapter 4?
(a) Naval honors an envoy might expect.
(b) How long it will take to be ready to leave.
(c) Whether Aubrey has ever transported a delegation.
(d) If the ship Diane is a good vessel.

5. What nickname did the men call Aubrey?
(a) Fighting Aubrey.
(b) Lucky Jack.
(c) Iron Jack.
(d) Audacious Aubrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state was Aubrey's finances when the Surprise was purchased by the owner?

2. Why is the Surprise going to her destination port when she leaves in Chapter 2?

3. What is Pullings marital status?

4. How does the former captain of the Diane feel about Aubrey taking command of his boat?

5. What does Maturin contemplate doing so Surprise can't catch the ship from question #32?

(see the answer key)

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