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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. What kind of experience does the crew on the Surprise have?
(a) They are a mixture of new and experienced sailors.
(b) Extensive.
(c) They are mostly new sailors.
(d) They are average sailors.

2. Who will lead the British delegation to Pulo Prabang?
(a) The Duke of Meadows.
(b) The Prince of Wales.
(c) Wellington.
(d) Edward Fox.

3. What does Standish ask when Surprise makes her first port?
(a) To stay on ship and not go ashore.
(b) To go ashore.
(c) To leave the crew.
(d) To see a physician in the town.

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

5. In what position will the person in question #16 be on the Surprise?
(a) Sailor.
(b) Purser.
(c) First mate.
(d) Cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives close to departure of the Surprise to go with them?

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

3. How much laudanum does Maturin carry aboard?

4. For whom does Maturin work covertly?

5. Upon what subject does Maturin and the man in question #33 disagree?

(see the answer key)

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