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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arrives close to departure of the Surprise to go with them?
(a) Mr. Thomas.
(b) Mr. Standish.
(c) Mr. Greaves.
(d) Mr. Hawthorne.

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

3. What rank is Aubrey after reinstatement?
(a) Rear captain.
(b) Admiral.
(c) Post captain.
(d) Commander.

4. From where do many of the crew come?
(a) Portugal.
(b) Dorchester.
(c) London.
(d) Shelmerston.

5. In what position will the person in question #16 be on the Surprise?
(a) Purser.
(b) Sailor.
(c) Cook.
(d) First mate.

6. From what does Standish suffer as Surprise continues her voyage?
(a) Gout.
(b) Alcoholism.
(c) Seasickness.
(d) Asthma.

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

8. Upon what subject does Maturin and the man in question #33 disagree?
(a) Polictics concerning Ireland.
(b) Whether England has the right to impress sailors.
(c) Whether he should marry Maturin's sister.
(d) Whether medicine is an art or a science.

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

10. Who is included in the existing French delegation to Pulo Prabang?
(a) Ledward and Wray.
(b) Marque de Sailles.
(c) King Joseph.
(d) Pierre Ducos.

11. How does the former captain of the Diane feel about Aubrey taking command of his boat?
(a) He is depressed.
(b) He is offended.
(c) He is indifferent.
(d) He is happy.

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

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

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

15. What kind of ship does Surprise spot shortly after it leaves England?
(a) A British Merchant Marine.
(b) A Spanish sloop.
(c) A French Privateer.
(d) A British battleship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sir Joseph Blaine in relationship to Maturin's covert job?

2. What nickname did the men call Aubrey?

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

4. What is Aubrey's primary goal in captaining the Surprise?

5. What type of ship is Nimble?

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