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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does Aubrey have at the beginning of the book?
(a) He is very wealthy.
(b) He is penniless.
(c) He has just enough for retirement.
(d) He is middle class.

2. What seems to help weld the crew together?
(a) The danger and hard work.
(b) Singing while they work.
(c) Playing dice and cards in their off time.
(d) Eating meals together.

3. In what position will Barrett Bonden work on Surprise?
(a) First mate.
(b) Cabin boy.
(c) Coxswain.
(d) Second mate.

4. Where are the two men from question #42 living now?
(a) Portugal.
(b) Spain.
(c) America.
(d) France.

5. How might Aubrey's situation be corrected?
(a) When new evidence comes up.
(b) By the two men in question #42 return to England.
(c) By leaving retirement.
(d) There is no problem with his situation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the ship Surprise available for purchase?

2. What ship closes with Surprise after a few days out in Chapter 2?

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

4. What does Maturin spend too much time doing as he walks to town?

5. What will be Surprise's first cruise with Aubrey as captain?

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