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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the second lieutenant's nickname?
(a) Spotted Dick.
(b) Striped Bass.
(c) Alley Dick.
(d) Moon Luck Richard.

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

3. In what state was Aubrey's finances when the Surprise was purchased by the owner?
(a) Ruined.
(b) He is supported by his wife.
(c) He was very wealthy.
(d) He had typical resources for a naval captain.

4. What does Edward Fox ask Aubrey about in Chapter 4?
(a) If the ship Diane is a good vessel.
(b) Whether Aubrey has ever transported a delegation.
(c) How long it will take to be ready to leave.
(d) Naval honors an envoy might expect.

5. After Surprise completes its turn around the land in question #38 where does it sail?
(a) East of the Iberian Peninsula.
(b) Down the west coast of Ireland.
(c) Across the north coast of England.
(d) Across the Black Sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the surgeon aboard the Diane?

2. What kind of trip did Sir Joseph have to meet the Surprise?

3. Of what ingredient is laudanum primarily composed?

4. Where does Surprise leave England?

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

(see the answer key)

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