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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ship do Aubrey and Maturin board the next morning?
(a) Pyramus.
(b) Ringle.
(c) Surprise.
(d) Bellona.

2. Who are the Kroomen?
(a) A family of Dutch slave traders.
(b) A tribe of Africans in the upper Congo region.
(c) A family of German slave traders.
(d) Local merchants in Sierra Leone.

3. What does Pullings say to Maturin about Captain Thomas and gun practice?
(a) Thomas understaffs his gun emplacements.
(b) Thomas does not use the allotted powder for practice.
(c) Thomas' guns are in terrible condition.
(d) Thomas does not put his best me at the guns.

4. Where would Dundas end up if he returns to England empty handed?
(a) In the Navy brig for dereliction of duty.
(b) With an administrative job.
(c) Debtor's prison.
(d) Retired.

5. How does Maturin react to Gifford's concerns?
(a) Maturin says he will talk with Duff.
(b) Maturin says that Gifford should talk with Duff.
(c) Maturin says he will talk with Aubrey.
(d) Maturin dismisses them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Dundas and Aubrey once flogged?

2. Who is Heneage Dundas?

3. What does Maturin wish he had brought with him?

4. Who owned a slaver that Whewell once served on board?

5. Who are Sarah and Emily?

(see the answer key)

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