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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. Who is included in the existing French delegation to Pulo Prabang?
(a) Ledward and Wray.
(b) Pierre Ducos.
(c) King Joseph.
(d) Marque de Sailles.

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

3. Why is Pullings on the Surprise?
(a) He has no naval command of his own.
(b) He is running from the law.
(c) He is the owner of Surprise.
(d) He wants to make a name for himself.

4. What country will the Surprise circumvent first?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Gibraltar.
(c) Spain.
(d) Ireland.

5. What nickname did the men call Aubrey?
(a) Iron Jack.
(b) Audacious Aubrey.
(c) Fighting Aubrey.
(d) Lucky Jack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of ship does Surprise spot shortly after it leaves England?

2. In what state was Aubrey's finances when the Surprise was purchased by the owner?

3. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?

4. After Surprise completes its turn around the land in question #38 where does it sail?

5. What is the conversation mostly about during dinner ashore before the Surprise leaves?

(see the answer key)

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