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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. What does Sir Joseph say Aubrey would have to do to have his desire come true?
(a) Find a new country for England to conquer.
(b) Assassinate Napoleon.
(c) Take out the bulk of the French navy.
(d) Engage a superior national French ship.

2. To what rank has Babbington been promoted?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Commander.
(c) Post Commander.
(d) Post Captain rank.

3. What will Surprise's boats do according to Aubrey's plan?
(a) Take boarders to the gunboats.
(b) Sneak into the harbor at night.
(c) Take a crew from Babbington's ship to shore.
(d) Sneak to the land and tie up the garrison.

4. What does Maturin insist is possible with tragic literature?
(a) A lucky protagonist.
(b) Some comedy.
(c) No romance involved.
(d) A happy end.

5. What does Aubrey hope his new situation will bring him?
(a) An admiralty.
(b) Reinstatement.
(c) The Queen's favor.
(d) Command of a fleet of merchant marines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Surprise do first to prepare for taking Diane?

2. How many prizes did Spartan capture?

3. What happens to Padeen's hand?

4. What does Aubrey do about the incident in question #94?

5. What seems to help weld the crew together?

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