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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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 happy.
(d) He is indifferent.

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

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

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

8. What country will the Surprise circumvent first?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Gibraltar.
(c) Spain.
(d) Scotland.

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

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

11. Who is the second lieutenant aboard the Diane?
(a) Haynes.
(b) Sothby.
(c) Moffit.
(d) Richardson.

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

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

14. Who will lead the British delegation to Pulo Prabang?
(a) The Prince of Wales.
(b) The Duke of Meadows.
(c) Wellington.
(d) Edward Fox.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the head of Pulo Prabang called?

2. What document gives Aubrey the authority to command Surprise?

3. In what position does Maturin enlists Ahmed?

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

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

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