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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What document gives Aubrey the authority to command Surprise?
(a) A letter of marque.
(b) A letter of Merchant Marines.
(c) A set of royal orders.
(d) Orders from the Queen.

2. Why did Martin take a position on the Surprise?
(a) He is in trouble with the constable.
(b) To send his child to college.
(c) To support his new wife.
(d) For adventure.

3. How much laudanum does Maturin carry aboard?
(a) One gallon.
(b) One small bottle.
(c) Five gallons.
(d) Ten bottles.

4. For whom does Maturin work covertly?
(a) The Spanish.
(b) No one.
(c) The French.
(d) British intelligence.

5. Who is the assistant surgeon on the Surprise?
(a) Joseph Geller.
(b) Thomas Moss.
(c) Nathaniel Martin.
(d) Stewart Blaginton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aubrey's primary goal in captaining the Surprise?

2. Why is Pullings on the Surprise?

3. What nickname did the men call Aubrey?

4. What is the conversation mostly about during dinner ashore before the Surprise leaves?

5. From where do many of the crew come?

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