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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel about his new situation?
(a) Excited.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Happy.
(d) Uncertain.

2. How does Aubrey know the captain of the Tartarus?
(a) He served under Aubrey for many years.
(b) He went to officers' training school with Aubrey.
(c) He is his brother-in-law.
(d) His estate lies next to Aubrey's home.

3. What does Diana tell Maturin is her relationship with Jagiello?
(a) He is actually her brother.
(b) They're having an affair.
(c) She keeps his books for him.
(d) One for protection.

4. What other medical problem does Padeen develop?
(a) Blood poisoning.
(b) An impacted wisdom tooth.
(c) Scabies.
(d) Migraine headaches.

5. What type of cargo is the Azul carrying?
(a) A treasure of quicksilver.
(b) Chests of gold.
(c) A hold full of swords.
(d) Coffee from South America.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what capacity does Maturin generally sail?

2. What do the new men on board the Surprise have to have in order to stay as crew?

3. How much laudanum does Maturin say he takes every day?

4. What moves into the area where Surprise is in Chapter 2?

5. How does Maturin plan to use Surprise?

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