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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 does Maturin have to get laudanum at an apothecary in Stockholm?
(a) He forgot to bring some with him.
(b) The harbor custom officials confiscated his bottle.
(c) He broke his bottle.
(d) He took his last dose shortly after arriving in Stockholm.

2. What color is Surprise painted in order to capture Spartan?
(a) Gold.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.

3. Why does Maturin want news about Diana?
(a) She is his wife.
(b) She is a well known actress.
(c) She is his sister.
(d) She is Sir Joseph's wife.

4. What kind of man does Maturin believe Jagiello to be?
(a) Greedy but honorable.
(b) A scoundrel.
(c) An honorable one.
(d) Honorable but weak willed.

5. Why does Aubrey take Surprise to Riga?
(a) To receive information about another possible prize.
(b) To pick up some cargo.
(c) For a refitting.
(d) To pick up Maturin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Aubrey require from Babbington?

2. Why is Aubrey reticent at the gathering?

3. What does Maturin do while Leopard is being worked on?

4. Why does Maturin have a past connection to Leopard?

5. To what country does Maturin arrange transport for himself?

(see the answer key)

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