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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Aubrey and his group get to Corunna?
(a) Overland.
(b) River barge.
(c) By sea.
(d) Hot air balloon.

2. What kind of trip did Sir Joseph have to meet the Surprise?
(a) He was already there.
(b) Hellish overland journey.
(c) He had a leisurely overland journey.
(d) A pleasant ocean voyage.

3. What does Maturin contemplate doing so Surprise can't catch the ship from question #32?
(a) Talk to Aubrey.
(b) Induce a temporary illness in the crew.
(c) Throw off the compass with a magnet.
(d) Rip a mainsail.

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

5. Where is Surprise bound?
(a) New Zealand.
(b) Africa.
(c) South America.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aubrey's personal new orders?

2. Why was a former loblolly who Maturin knew arrested and transported?

3. What do Aubrey and Maturin do after Maturin enlists Ahmed?

4. In what position will the person in question #16 be on the Surprise?

5. How does Aubrey respond to Standish's request from question #44?

(see the answer key)

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