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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Aubrey think it will be before the Surprise is ready to sail?
(a) About 2 weeks.
(b) A couple days.
(c) He has no idea.
(d) Several months.

2. What does Lesueur want Mrs. Fielding to do?
(a) Seduce Maturin and gain intelligence.
(b) Kill Maturin.
(c) Seduce Aubrey.
(d) Take a message to England.

3. What does Aubrey fear?
(a) He will besmirch Mrs. Fielding's reputation.
(b) He will have no crew available when time to sail.
(c) He will have to revoke Pullings's promotion.
(d) He will lose Maturin to another assignment.

4. What does Dr. Graham enjoy doing as a pastime?
(a) Playing whist.
(b) Searching for new organisms.
(c) Cricket.
(d) Playing bridge.

5. What do Maturin and Graham fear will happen to their naval maneuvers if there are French spies in the area?
(a) Nothing.
(b) They will be thwarted.
(c) They will be observed for intelligence.
(d) They will be altered unnecessarily.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey want his crew to report to the shipyard?

2. Over what do Maturin and Aubrey argue concerning the ship?

3. Why is Aubrey disappointed about the admiral he visits?

4. What happens to Ponto one night?

5. Who helps Ponto?

(see the answer key)

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