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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Surprise rendezvous on the open sea?
(a) The Leopard.
(b) Two British privateers.
(c) The blockade squadron.
(d) The British southern fleet.

2. How do Aubrey and the crew feel about what Maturin gave him?
(a) Delighted.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Confused.
(d) Discontent.

3. How is Maturin's laudanum being weakened?
(a) With water.
(b) With wine.
(c) With whiskey.
(d) With brandy.

4. Why is Aubrey technically under Babbington's command?
(a) Babbington is an admiral.
(b) Because over half his crew belong to the navy.
(c) Due to British maritime laws.
(d) Because Babbington was at St. Martin's first.

5. What does Surprise do first to prepare for taking Diane?
(a) Blacks out her lights.
(b) Lowers her sails.
(c) Pulls anchor.
(d) The sailors muffle their boots.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Aubrey say about the laudanum Maturin gave him?

2. Where are the two men from question #42 living now?

3. What are the two types of crew present on Surprise?

4. What does Aubrey do shortly after he renders his judgment on what was done to Surprise?

5. What is Sethianism?

(see the answer key)

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