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

2. What has Maturin obtained that will enable him to use the Surprise?
(a) A commission in the Royal Navy.
(b) Orders from the Queen for a covert mission.
(c) A large crew.
(d) A Letter of Marque.

3. Why will Maturin travel on the Leopard?
(a) He knows the captain.
(b) Sentimental reasons.
(c) Sir Joseph arranged it.
(d) It is the only ship leaving soon.

4. To where is Surprise going on her last shakedown cruise?
(a) Africa.
(b) Spain.
(c) Australia.
(d) The Baltic.

5. How does Leopard appear to Maturin?
(a) Deteriorated and slovenly.
(b) About the same as the last time he saw her.
(c) A little more worn but in fine shape as the last time he saw her.
(d) Newly refitted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the letter Aubrey has from the Admiralty to Babbbington say?

2. What type of cargo is the Azul carrying?

3. What type of ship is Merlin?

4. What occurs when Tartarus and Surprise meet?

5. How did the event Joseph organized turn out?

(see the answer key)

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