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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Higgins' skill that Maturin needs?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Dentistry.
(c) Psychiatry.
(d) Herbal doctor.

2. Where is Surprise to meet the HMS Danaë?
(a) Near Haiti.
(b) Near Boston.
(c) Near Newfoundland.
(d) Near Buenos Aires.

3. Where does Aubrey recruit some dozen of the new sailors on the Surprise?
(a) An insane asylum.
(b) The local bars.
(c) A penal colony.
(d) Other ships.

4. Who agrees to accept a lesser position on Surprise since he has no other options at the time?
(a) Martin.
(b) Mowett.
(c) Tom Pullings.
(d) Fielding.

5. Who commands Surprise?
(a) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(b) Captain Stephen Maturin.
(c) Captain Hollom.
(d) Captain Fielding.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were Maturin and Mrs. Fielding rumored to once be associated?

2. What does Aubrey feel compelled to do concerning Hollom?

3. What kind of ship is the Surprise?

4. What mission is Aubrey given?

5. Why does Aubrey need a schoolteacher?

(see the answer key)

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