2. Why do Maturin and Aubrey want to return to Malta as quickly as possible?
(a) For a ball that is to take place shortly.
(b) To give the admiral Fielding's intelligence.
(c) In case Mrs. Fielding's life is in danger.
(d) For Aubrey to assume command of the Leopard.

3. With what ship do the Surprise and Dryad cross paths?
(a) The Edinburgh.
(b) The Leopard.
(c) The Elizabeth.
(d) The Wellington.

4. Who rescues Mr. Fielding?
(a) Mr. Maitland.
(b) No one.
(c) The Nymphe.
(d) The captain of the Southhampton.

5. What does Aubrey do soon after being shipboard?
(a) Write the admiralty.
(b) Write Sophie.
(c) Clean his uniform.
(d) Write the Admiral.

6. Who is Major Pollock?
(a) A spy for France.
(b) A man whose brother is given command of the Blackwater.
(c) The Admiral's aide de camp.
(d) An Army major who is retiring from the service.

7. What boat is commanded by Harry Cotton?
(a) The Nymphe.
(b) The Birmingham.
(c) The Southhampton.
(d) None.

8. Where is Lesueur when Maturin is sitting in the dark?
(a) Sailing back to Brest.
(b) Entering the deserted warehouse.
(c) Coming into Mrs. Fielding's home.
(d) Sneaking on board the Surprise.

9. How do Dr. Maturin and Mr. Martin explore the waters off the side of the ship?
(a) By pulling up barrels of water.
(b) They cannot because there are too many sharks.
(c) With a periscope.
(d) In a diving bell.

10. Why does Maturin meet Mr. Fielding?
(a) He wants to challenge Maturin to a duel.
(b) He is injured.
(c) He is interested to know about his wife.
(d) He does not meet Maturin.

11. What does Mr. Fielding tell Maturin?
(a) That he is divorcing his wife.
(b) That he is a double agent working for Sir Blaine.
(c) That he has important information for the admiral in Malta.
(d) About his ordeal as a prisoner.

12. What does the Surprise claim?
(a) The American vessel as a prize.
(b) The French merchant vessel as a prize.
(c) The French frigate as a prize.
(d) The French privateer. vessel as a prize.

13. What does Aubrey decide to start on the voyage with Surprise?
(a) A new career.
(b) A letter-writing campaign.
(c) A journal.
(d) Midshipmen's training for two of his crew.

14. Why are the crew's spirits low?
(a) Because of losing the treasure.
(b) They are ordered to England.
(c) They are ordered to surrender the Niobe.
(d) They are ordered back to Mubara.

15. How does the fort that the men find appear?
(a) As if it has been marauded.
(b) Green and lush.
(c) Deserted.
(d) As if it is held by the French.