3. In what state was Aubrey's finances when the Surprise was purchased by the owner?
(a) Ruined.
(b) He was very wealthy.
(c) He had typical resources for a naval captain.
(d) He is supported by his wife.

4. What is Pullings marital status?
(a) Married.
(b) Divorce.
(c) Single.
(d) Widower.

5. What do Aubrey and Maturin do after Maturin enlists Ahmed?
(a) Go see Maturin's brother.
(b) Go to a gambling house.
(c) Go aboard Diane and prepare to leave.
(d) Go to the Admirality.

6. What French warship is in the Pulo Prabang port?
(a) The Astute Legion.
(b) Cornélie.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Sparrow.

7. What type of ship is Nimble?
(a) A sloop.
(b) A longboat.
(c) A merchant ship.
(d) A packet.

8. What is Aubrey's personal new orders?
(a) To take command of Diane.
(b) There are no personal orders for Aubrey.
(c) He must return to England and see the Queen.
(d) He is to take over the Leopard.

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

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

11. From what British government action are the sailors of the Surprise exempt?
(a) Being arrested for murder.
(b) Impressment.
(c) Being sent to the army.
(d) Paying taxes.

12. What kind of experience does the crew on the Surprise have?
(a) Extensive.
(b) They are average sailors.
(c) They are a mixture of new and experienced sailors.
(d) They are mostly new sailors.

13. What does Maturin do as Aubrey is being reinstated?
(a) Try to get his banking situation in order.
(b) Go see Sir Joseph.
(c) Visit his wife.
(d) Go to his old medical school to find a book.

14. Who reinstates Aubrey?
(a) Lord Melville.
(b) The Prince of Wales.
(c) Duke Wellington.
(d) Sir Joseph.

15. What do Aubrey and Pullings establish?
(a) Several rendezvous points and dates.
(b) A new relationship.
(c) Two supply depots.
(d) A new regimen for the crew.