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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin contemplate doing so Surprise can't catch the ship from question #32?
(a) Rip a mainsail.
(b) Induce a temporary illness in the crew.
(c) Throw off the compass with a magnet.
(d) Talk to Aubrey.

2. Who is Sir Joseph Blaine in relationship to Maturin's covert job?
(a) His contact.
(b) His nominal superior.
(c) The person Maturin is supposed to assassinate.
(d) He has no relationship to Maturin's second job.

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

4. What position does Blyth hold on the Diane?
(a) Cook.
(b) Purser.
(c) Bosun.
(d) Captain's stewart.

5. How do Aubrey and his group get to Corunna?
(a) By sea.
(b) Hot air balloon.
(c) Overland.
(d) River barge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will be the new captain of the Surprise?

2. What does Maturin think about in relation to Batavia?

3. What does Standish ask when Surprise makes her first port?

4. What does Edward Fox ask Aubrey about in Chapter 4?

5. Where is Surprise bound?

(see the answer key)

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