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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Maturin see as Surprise closes with the ship in question #32?
(a) Robert Gough.
(b) Bob Pennigton.
(c) Matthew Longbread.
(d) Peter Havier.

2. How does Aubrey respond to Standish's request from question #44?
(a) Denies his request.
(b) Tells him he will think about it.
(c) Grants his request.
(d) Tells him he has to stay on the ship until the next port.

3. What kind of orders does Sir Joseph have for the Surprise?
(a) To leave for Boston immediately.
(b) To not go to South America.
(c) To return to England.
(d) To go to France and harass French shipping.

4. How is Diane taken out of her predicament with the wind dying?
(a) The chasing ship got caught in the bogs.
(b) The wind came back..
(c) Her ship's boats tow her.
(d) Diane rode into a leeward current.

5. What French warship is in the Pulo Prabang port?
(a) Cornélie.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Sparrow.
(d) The Astute Legion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Maturin concerned about the person he spotted on the ship in question #32?

2. Who is the assistant surgeon on the Surprise?

3. Who is the second lieutenant aboard the Diane?

4. What does Aubrey do about his new orders?

5. Who will lead the British delegation to Pulo Prabang?

(see the answer key)

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