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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. Why does Aubrey hold classes in seamanship and navigation for the midshipmen aboard?
(a) The men begged him for classes.
(b) He is bored.
(c) He takes their education seriously.
(d) He likes to teach.

2. What is Aubrey's primary goal in captaining the Surprise?
(a) Killing French sailors.
(b) Making money.
(c) Reinstatement in the royal navy.
(d) Staying away from England.

3. How many midshipmen does Diane have?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Six.
(d) Seven.

4. How many men short is the crew of a full complement?
(a) 7.
(b) 14.
(c) 32.
(d) 26.

5. How is Diane taken out of her predicament with the wind dying?
(a) The wind came back..
(b) Diane rode into a leeward current.
(c) Her ship's boats tow her.
(d) The chasing ship got caught in the bogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the English surprised the Sultan is hesitant to accept their offer?

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

3. In what position will the person in question #16 be on the Surprise?

4. Maturin thinks about his earlier life living in a country in Chapter 2. What is that country?

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

(see the answer key)

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