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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. What does Maturin think about in relation to Batavia?
(a) How many friends he has there.
(b) The natural splendors.
(c) Whether the women are all married.
(d) The native people.

2. What is Maturin and Aubrey's relationship?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Acquaintances.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Close friends.

3. Who does Maturin watch closely at the diner following the French presentation?
(a) Ledward and Wray.
(b) The Sultan.
(c) The leader of the French delegation.
(d) The Sultan's catamite.

4. Why will Diane be going to Pulo Prabang?
(a) To negotiate a treaty.
(b) To join a blockade of Africa's southern coast.
(c) To assault Pulo Prabang.
(d) To capture a large French fleet.

5. From what British government action are the sailors of the Surprise exempt?
(a) Paying taxes.
(b) Being sent to the army.
(c) Being arrested for murder.
(d) Impressment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maturin bring the bodies in question #149 to Van Buren?

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

3. What does Maturin do as Aubrey is being reinstated?

4. What does Abdul demand from Fox?

5. What type of network does Van Buren have?

(see the answer key)

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