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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 many guns does Diane have?
(a) 32.
(b) 27.
(c) 40.
(d) 44.

2. What position does Tom Pullings hold on the Surprise?
(a) First lieutenant.
(b) Bosun.
(c) Second mate.
(d) Captain's stewart.

3. Where is Surprise bound?
(a) New Zealand.
(b) Africa.
(c) South America.
(d) America.

4. Who is the assistant surgeon on the Surprise?
(a) Stewart Blaginton.
(b) Joseph Geller.
(c) Thomas Moss.
(d) Nathaniel Martin.

5. What subject does Fox avoid and leave his medical visit?
(a) Sexuality.
(b) War.
(c) Politics.
(d) Treason.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Aubrey and Maturin learn about banks in England?

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

4. What does Maturin see the cup-bearer doing during the dinner?

5. What offer to the French has the Sultan officially rejected?

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