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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of trip did Sir Joseph have to meet the Surprise?
(a) He had a leisurely overland journey.
(b) Hellish overland journey.
(c) A pleasant ocean voyage.
(d) He was already there.

2. Who does Maturin see as Surprise closes with the ship in question #32?
(a) Matthew Longbread.
(b) Bob Pennigton.
(c) Robert Gough.
(d) Peter Havier.

3. Who will be the new captain of the Surprise?
(a) Jack Stevens.
(b) Chester Bylingham.
(c) Tom Pullings.
(d) Paul Rowlings.

4. Why is the Surprise going to her destination port when she leaves in Chapter 2?
(a) To pick up a paying load.
(b) To interfere in political developments.
(c) To drop off some high paying passengers.
(d) To pursue a French battle fleet.

5. What does Maturin contemplate doing so Surprise can't catch the ship from question #32?
(a) Talk to Aubrey.
(b) Induce a temporary illness in the crew.
(c) Throw off the compass with a magnet.
(d) Rip a mainsail.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is included in the existing French delegation to Pulo Prabang?

2. Why will Diane be going to Pulo Prabang?

3. Where is Surprise bound?

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

5. How much laudanum does Maturin carry aboard?

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