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

3. Where does Surprise leave England?
(a) Near London.
(b) Near Land's End.
(c) New Newington.
(d) Near Portsmouth.

4. What is Maturin and Aubrey's relationship?
(a) Close friends.
(b) Acquaintances.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Brothers.

5. How much seniority did Aubrey lose?
(a) One year.
(b) None.
(c) Fourteen weeks.
(d) Six months.

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

7. What is Maturin's occupation?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Surgeon.
(d) Ship captain.

8. How much laudanum does Maturin carry aboard?
(a) Ten bottles.
(b) One small bottle.
(c) Five gallons.
(d) One gallon.

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

10. Maturin thinks about his earlier life living in a country in Chapter 2. What is that country?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Russia.
(c) France.
(d) Portugal.

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

12. Why is the Surprise going to her destination port when she leaves in Chapter 2?
(a) To pick up a paying load.
(b) To interfere in political developments.
(c) To pursue a French battle fleet.
(d) To drop off some high paying passengers.

13. How does Aubrey respond to Standish's request from question #44?
(a) Tells him he will think about it.
(b) Grants his request.
(c) Denies his request.
(d) Tells him he has to stay on the ship until the next port.

14. Who is the surgeon aboard the Diane?
(a) Jakesly.
(b) Peabody.
(c) Matton.
(d) Graham.

15. What position does Tom Pullings hold on the Surprise?
(a) Bosun.
(b) Second mate.
(c) Captain's stewart.
(d) First lieutenant.