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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. Of what ingredient is laudanum primarily composed?
(a) Heroin.
(b) Opium.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) Alcohol.

2. What French warship is in the Pulo Prabang port?
(a) Sparrow.
(b) Revenge.
(c) The Astute Legion.
(d) Cornélie.

3. What kind of experience does the crew on the Surprise have?
(a) They are a mixture of new and experienced sailors.
(b) They are mostly new sailors.
(c) Extensive.
(d) They are average sailors.

4. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?
(a) How the waiter served them.
(b) The way the beef is cooked.
(c) A few pence being deducted from his account.
(d) Whether the wine is sour.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Aubrey's personal new orders?

3. Why is Pullings on the Surprise?

4. Who arrives close to departure of the Surprise to go with them?

5. What document gives Aubrey the authority to command Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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