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

2. What kind of musical instrument does Standish play?
(a) Violin.
(b) Piano.
(c) Trumpet.
(d) French horn.

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

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

5. What kind of orders does Sir Joseph have for the Surprise?
(a) To return to England.
(b) To go to France and harass French shipping.
(c) To leave for Boston immediately.
(d) To not go to South America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Maturin concerned about the person he spotted on the ship in question #32?

2. What is the second lieutenant's nickname?

3. For whom does Maturin work covertly?

4. What position does Tom Pullings hold on the Surprise?

5. Who decides to hire Standish as his personal secretary?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Maturin think about Batavia and what is his hope?

2. What happens to Standish on the journey to Corunna?

3. What does Maturin think about doing about the ship they saw and what does he decide?

4. What is the crew of the Surprise like?

5. What do Aubrey and Maturin do after meeting with Fox?

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

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

8. What is Aubrey and Pullings' relationship and how are they similar?

9. How is the ship's last addition to the crew handling the voyage and how does Aubrey feel about it?

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

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