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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. Who is Sir Joseph Blaine in relationship to Maturin's covert job?
(a) His nominal superior.
(b) The person Maturin is supposed to assassinate.
(c) His contact.
(d) He has no relationship to Maturin's second job.

2. How does Aubrey respond to Standish's request from question #44?
(a) Tells him he has to stay on the ship until the next port.
(b) Tells him he will think about it.
(c) Denies his request.
(d) Grants his request.

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

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

5. From what does Standish suffer as Surprise continues her voyage?
(a) Asthma.
(b) Alcoholism.
(c) Seasickness.
(d) Gout.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what position has Martin been educated?

2. Why did Padeen commit crimes?

3. Who does Maturin see as Surprise closes with the ship in question #32?

4. Why will Diane be going to Pulo Prabang?

5. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?

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