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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did West receive a court martial?
(a) Arson.
(b) Duelling.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Rape.

2. Why is Aubrey reticent at the gathering?
(a) He is depressed.
(b) He has too much to drink.
(c) He is afraid of unintended insult.
(d) He has a sore throat.

3. What kind of relationship do Maturin and Aubrey have?
(a) Acquaintances.
(b) Professional bonding.
(c) Rivals.
(d) Close friends.

4. What is a major thing that was talked about at the dinner?
(a) Hot-air balloons.
(b) The French and the war.
(c) Why Spain threw in with France.
(d) What a great ship Surprise was.

5. What happens to Padeen's hand?
(a) It is bit by a rat.
(b) It is injured and burned.
(c) It is cut off when caught between two ropes.
(d) It is broken.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the ship from question #38 close with Surprise?

2. What does Maturin give Aubrey as the ship in question #38 closes?

3. How many prizes did Spartan capture?

4. Why is the ship Surprise available for purchase?

5. In what direction does Aubrey go in his first cruise of Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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