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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8, 9, and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does Butcher fortify himself?
(a) Chewing on some coca leaves.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A couple sips of laudenum.
(d) Snuff.

2. How many previous names has Surprise had?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

3. How does Sir Ives feel about Aubrey's recent work?
(a) Believes Aubrey could have been more thorough.
(b) Heartily approves.
(c) Thinks Aubrey has been a little lax.
(d) He has no opinion as he has just arrived and taken command.

4. What happens to over half of the whales killed?
(a) They are lost and not rendered into oil.
(b) They are brought successfully to port.
(c) They are eaten by sharks.
(d) They have no oil and are sunk.

5. Who has meet Mr. Butcher before?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Martin.
(d) Wombley.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has Aubrey eyed in town as a possible romantic partner before he learns her identity?

2. What is nailed to the craft's stem in the boat that rescues Aubrey and Maturin?

3. What does Maturin hear the crew discuss?

4. How does Aubrey get updated information about the ship he is chasing?

5. Why does the ship's mood improve over the next few days?

(see the answer key)

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