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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 does Surprise do first to prepare for taking Diane?
(a) Pulls anchor.
(b) The sailors muffle their boots.
(c) Blacks out her lights.
(d) Lowers her sails.

2. What do the Sethians do at the mention of the name Seth?
(a) Cross themselves.
(b) Nod their heads.
(c) Genuflect.
(d) Jerk their thumbs upward.

3. What occurs when Tartarus and Surprise meet?
(a) A brief but happy reunion.
(b) Trading second mates.
(c) An argument between the captains.
(d) Swapping of passengers.

4. What is Maturin's relationship to the man in question #83?
(a) His brother.
(b) He doesn't know the man.
(c) A friend.
(d) An enemy.

5. What is done to Surprise in Shelmerston?
(a) Painted.
(b) Sunk.
(c) Filled with cargo.
(d) Refitting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Aubrey's father lived since Aubrey's troubles?

2. What seems to help weld the crew together?

3. What does Maturin explain to Diana about his rumored affairs?

4. How does Diana greet him as he is walking towards her place?

5. What moves into the area where Surprise is in Chapter 2?

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