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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 the men do in the bay?
(a) Sunbath and swim.
(b) Practice and exercise.
(c) Go ashore and cut wood.
(d) Reconfigure the rigging.

2. How does Maturin plan to use Surprise?
(a) As a pleasure vessel.
(b) In covert operations.
(c) As a scientific research vessel.
(d) As a privateer.

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

4. What kind of relationship do Maturin and Aubrey have?
(a) Professional bonding.
(b) Close friends.
(c) Rivals.
(d) Acquaintances.

5. What arrives at Aubrey's home in Chapter 4?
(a) A massive silver plate service.
(b) A new carriage.
(c) A new horse.
(d) A new glass window.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Padeen continue to do?

2. How does Aubrey know the captain of the Tartarus?

3. What occurs when Tartarus and Surprise meet?

4. What made Aubrey feel encouraged at the gathering?

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

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