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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 moves into the area where Surprise is in Chapter 2?
(a) Hot, muggy weather.
(b) A French Amanda.
(c) A vast storm system.
(d) Two Spanish cruisers.

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

3. What will be Surprise's first cruise with Aubrey as captain?
(a) A trip around the Matterhorn.
(b) To America.
(c) A shake-down cruise.
(d) A sail to South America.

4. What is the name of the passenger the Tartarus carries who is a friend of Aubrey's and Maturin's?
(a) Nowget.
(b) Peter Hannow.
(c) Mowett.
(d) Billings.

5. How does Aubrey feel about his new situation?
(a) Uncertain.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Excited.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin ask Nathaniel to do?

2. What type of cargo is the Azul carrying?

3. In what position will Barrett Bonden work on Surprise?

4. What type of ship is Merlin?

5. What other medical problem does Padeen develop?

(see the answer key)

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