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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the two men from question # 42 not in England?
(a) They never lived in England.
(b) The Queen sent them on a mission.
(c) They are doing intelligence work where they are.
(d) The arrest was bungled.

2. What will be Surprise's first cruise with Aubrey as captain?
(a) To America.
(b) A shake-down cruise.
(c) A trip around the Matterhorn.
(d) A sail to South America.

3. On what is the Surprise waiting to sail?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Full moon.
(c) The outgoing tide.
(d) The ship's cook.

4. What is a major thing that was talked about at the dinner?
(a) The French and the war.
(b) What a great ship Surprise was.
(c) Hot-air balloons.
(d) Why Spain threw in with France.

5. For what type of work is Maturin known as an amateur?
(a) Musician.
(b) Orator.
(c) Naturalist.
(d) Artist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Aubrey feel encouraged at the gathering?

2. Who are the men responsible for Aubrey's circumstances in England?

3. What does Aubrey do after the encounter with Spartan and Merlin?

4. What type of people make up much of the residents in Shelmerston?

5. What seems to help weld the crew together?

(see the answer key)

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