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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the assistant surgeon on the Surprise?
(a) Stewart Blaginton.
(b) Nathaniel Martin.
(c) Joseph Geller.
(d) Thomas Moss.

2. In what position does Maturin enlists Ahmed?
(a) His secretary.
(b) His chef.
(c) His personal servant.
(d) His surgeon assistant.

3. Where was Padeen transported for his crimes?
(a) America.
(b) France.
(c) Australia.
(d) Botany Bay.

4. What do Aubrey and Maturin do after meeting with Fox?
(a) Go see their wives.
(b) Go get drunk.
(c) Go see the admirality.
(d) Start buying supplies.

5. How does Aubrey feel about the crew of the Diane?
(a) Dismayed.
(b) Satisfied.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Very pleased.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Surprise going to her destination port when she leaves in Chapter 2?

2. How many men short is the crew of a full complement?

3. What have the midshipmen been doing with their journals on spherical trigonometry?

4. Upon what subject does Maturin and the man in question #33 disagree?

5. From where do many of the crew come?

(see the answer key)

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