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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Sir Joseph say Diana has gone?
(a) To Sweden.
(b) To Australia.
(c) To South America.
(d) To America.

2. What does Maturin have that belongs to Diana?
(a) Her carriage.
(b) Her dog.
(c) Her enormous blue diamond.
(d) Her horse.

3. What are the two types of crew present on Surprise?
(a) Old Surprise hands and those from Shelmerston.
(b) British ex-naval personnel and merchant marines.
(c) Commercial mercenaries and ex-naval personnel.
(d) New recruits and seasoned sailors.

4. What type of ship is Merlin?
(a) A frigate.
(b) A gun ship.
(c) A sloop.
(d) A cutter.

5. What does Aubrey do shortly after he renders his judgment on what was done to Surprise?
(a) Goes home.
(b) Writes his wife.
(c) Hires additional crew.
(d) Sets sail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin ask Nathaniel to do?

2. Who are the men responsible for Aubrey's circumstances in England?

3. How is Maturin's laudanum being weakened?

4. What moves into the area where Surprise is in Chapter 2?

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

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