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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Aubrey's primary goal in captaining the Surprise?
(a) Staying away from England.
(b) Reinstatement in the royal navy.
(c) Making money.
(d) Killing French sailors.

3. Why was it critical when the wind died near Inaccessible Island?
(a) Diane was being chased by a ship from the island.
(b) Diane was driven away from the island.
(c) Diane was in a current that moved towards the island.
(d) Diane was caught in the coral reefs.

4. What is Aubrey's personal new orders?
(a) There are no personal orders for Aubrey.
(b) He is to take over the Leopard.
(c) He must return to England and see the Queen.
(d) To take command of Diane.

5. What is Maturin supposed to do about the leader of the British delegation?
(a) Assist him.
(b) Assassinate him.
(c) He has no mission surrounding the delegation.
(d) Keep his gout under control.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the midshipmen feel about their class on spherical trigonometry?

2. When does Surprise catch the ship in question #32?

3. What does Maturin do as Aubrey is being reinstated?

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

5. How did Maturin find Fox?

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