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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Maturin and Aubrey discuss when Maturin comes to Aubrey's house?
(a) Aubrey's wife.
(b) The ship Diane.
(c) Padeen's opium habit.
(d) Maturin's wife.

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

3. What kind of work does Maturin do pro bono for the British Naval Intelligence service?
(a) Spy against Spain.
(b) Biochemical warfare with plants.
(c) Operative.
(d) Intelligence officer.

4. How does Aubrey feel about the crew's ability to work together?
(a) Pessimistic.
(b) Uncertain.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Impressed.

5. How does Aubrey know the captain of the Tartarus?
(a) He is his brother-in-law.
(b) He went to officers' training school with Aubrey.
(c) He served under Aubrey for many years.
(d) His estate lies next to Aubrey's home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Sethianism?

3. Who did Aubrey tell Tom Pullings to bar from coming aboard?

4. How have the prizes taken on the shakedown tour helped Aubrey?

5. What type of cargo is the Azul carrying?

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