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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. What kind of addiction does Maturin have?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Peyote seeds.
(c) Opium.
(d) Alcohol.

2. What type of people make up much of the residents in Shelmerston?
(a) Fishermen.
(b) Navy sailors.
(c) Smugglers and near pirates.
(d) Ship builders.

3. How do Aubrey and the crew feel about what Maturin gave him?
(a) Discontent.
(b) Delighted.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Confused.

4. What type of cargo is the Azul carrying?
(a) A hold full of swords.
(b) Coffee from South America.
(c) Chests of gold.
(d) A treasure of quicksilver.

5. What position did the two men in question #42 have in England?
(a) Government officials.
(b) Minor Lords.
(c) Intelligence officers.
(d) Bankers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin ask Nathaniel to do?

2. Why did Surprise catch Merlin easily?

3. Who is captaining Tartarus?

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

5. Why is Aubrey no longer in the Royal Navy?

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