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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aubrey find the group of diplomats?
(a) Interesting.
(b) Irritating in an ambiguous way.
(c) Ignorant but enthusiastic.
(d) Willing to learn about the ship.

2. What is the second lieutenant's nickname?
(a) Moon Luck Richard.
(b) Striped Bass.
(c) Alley Dick.
(d) Spotted Dick.

3. What do Aubrey and Pullings establish?
(a) A new relationship.
(b) Two supply depots.
(c) A new regimen for the crew.
(d) Several rendezvous points and dates.

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

5. How did the crew feel about Fox?
(a) Loved to listen to his stories.
(b) Put him on a pedestal.
(c) Openly loathed him.
(d) Liked him.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where do many of the crew come?

2. From what does Standish suffer as Surprise continues her voyage?

3. What have the midshipmen been doing with their journals on spherical trigonometry?

4. What is the primary reason Maturin contacts Van Buren?

5. On what date does the Diane leave port?

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