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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where do many of the crew come?
(a) Portugal.
(b) London.
(c) Shelmerston.
(d) Dorchester.

2. What have the midshipmen been doing with their journals on spherical trigonometry?
(a) Throwning sheets of it overboard.
(b) Tearing out the sheets.
(c) Copying each other.
(d) Burning some of its sheets.

3. What kind of sanctuary does Maturin know about at Kumai?
(a) A Hindu one.
(b) A bird sanctuary.
(c) A Buddhist one.
(d) A Catholic one.

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

5. How much seniority did Aubrey lose?
(a) One year.
(b) None.
(c) Fourteen weeks.
(d) Six months.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many midshipmen does Diane have?

2. What reference by Maturin at dinner did Aubrey overhear?

3. For whom does Maturin work covertly?

4. What does Standish ask when Surprise makes her first port?

5. Why did Martin take a position on the Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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