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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 is Maturin supposed to do about the leader of the British delegation?
(a) Keep his gout under control.
(b) He has no mission surrounding the delegation.
(c) Assist him.
(d) Assassinate him.

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

3. Why is the Surprise going to her destination port when she leaves in Chapter 2?
(a) To pick up a paying load.
(b) To interfere in political developments.
(c) To drop off some high paying passengers.
(d) To pursue a French battle fleet.

4. What is the head of Pulo Prabang called?
(a) A chief.
(b) A captain.
(c) A king.
(d) A sultan.

5. Maturin thinks about his earlier life living in a country in Chapter 2. What is that country?
(a) France.
(b) Russia.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Portugal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel towards Ledward and Wray?

2. In what does Maturin instruct Standish as the ship enters the first port?

3. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?

4. Why was a former loblolly who Maturin knew arrested and transported?

5. What is Maturin's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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