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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why will Maturin travel on the Leopard?
(a) He knows the captain.
(b) Sentimental reasons.
(c) It is the only ship leaving soon.
(d) Sir Joseph arranged it.

2. In what position will Tom Pullings work on Surprise?
(a) First mate.
(b) Coxswain.
(c) Captain's stewart.
(d) Rigger.

3. What does Maturin ask Nathaniel to do?
(a) Send a letter to Maturin's wife.
(b) Act as surgeon's mate on Surprise.
(c) Come and look at a strange bird.
(d) Keep his plants for him.

4. What happens to the Azul?
(a) Spartan takes her to France.
(b) Aubrey captures her.
(c) She gets away.
(d) Her crew abandons her and runs her on the shoal.

5. In what capacity does Maturin generally sail?
(a) First mate.
(b) Ship's cook.
(c) Captain's stewart.
(d) Ship's surgeon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Aubrey and the crew feel about what Maturin gave him?

2. What position did the two men in question #42 have in England?

3. What is done on Babbington's ship before Aubrey returns to Surprise?

4. What do Maturin and Aubrey discuss when Maturin comes to Aubrey's house?

5. What does Aubrey think about when considering Edward's suggestion?

(see the answer key)

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