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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the conversation mostly about during dinner ashore before the Surprise leaves?
(a) Women and children.
(b) Banking.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Hunting.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname did the men call Aubrey?

2. Who is the second lieutenant aboard the Diane?

3. For what position has Martin been educated?

4. What type of ship is Nimble?

5. For whom does Maturin work covertly?

Short Essay Questions

1. What ship does Surprise see shortly after leaving England and what does Aubrey do?

2. Why is the man in question #2 on the Surprise?

3. What is Maturin's covert job?

4. What kind of journey did Sir Joseph have from Corunna and why has he come to Lisbon?

5. Who shows up right before departure to join the crew and in what position?

6. Who is the Surprise's first lieutenant and what is his qualification?

7. What does Standish ask for at Lisbon and how does Aubrey respond?

8. What will complicate Aubrey's new mission?

9. What new orders are Aubrey given in Lisbon?

10. From where do many of the crew come?

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