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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Surprise leave England?
(a) Near London.
(b) Near Portsmouth.
(c) Near Land's End.
(d) New Newington.

2. Why is Maturin concerned about the person he spotted on the ship in question #32?
(a) The man is known for sinking ships.
(b) It is his brother.
(c) The man is actually a spy for England.
(d) He thinks that person will be executed.

3. How many midshipmen does Diane have?
(a) Ten.
(b) Six.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Seven.

4. In what does Maturin instruct Standish as the ship enters the first port?
(a) How to avoid seasickness.
(b) How to cure gout.
(c) How to quit drinking.
(d) Maritime processes.

5. When does Surprise catch the ship in question #32?
(a) Right on the Ireland coast.
(b) It never catches it.
(c) A few miles out from the Spanish coast.
(d) In the English channel near France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two bodies does Maturin bring to Van Buren?

2. Why is the Inaccessible Island given that name?

3. How did the crew feel about Fox?

4. Towards what city does the Surprise sail after completing the trip in question #39?

5. How did Aubrey and Fox feel towards each other?

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