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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men do in the bay?
(a) Reconfigure the rigging.
(b) Practice and exercise.
(c) Sunbath and swim.
(d) Go ashore and cut wood.

2. In what direction does Aubrey go in his first cruise of Surprise?
(a) North.
(b) East.
(c) South.
(d) West.

3. Why did Surprise catch Merlin easily?
(a) She was taking on water.
(b) She had her sails down.
(c) She is damaged.
(d) She is loaded too heavy.

4. Who did Aubrey tell Tom Pullings to bar from coming aboard?
(a) A red-haired woman.
(b) Rudy Umber.
(c) Chris Hardings.
(d) An admiral.

5. What does Maturin believe the two men from question #42 have in the British government?
(a) They have the protection of the black ops.
(b) High level protection.
(c) Paid informants.
(d) Spies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Surprise do according to the plans to capture Diane?

2. What made Aubrey feel encouraged at the gathering?

3. What does Sir Joseph tell Maturin he has that might help Aubrey?

4. What has Maturin obtained that will enable him to use the Surprise?

5. How does Aubrey change his plan for taking Diane after the battle is over?

(see the answer key)

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