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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of ship is Nimble?
(a) A packet.
(b) A sloop.
(c) A longboat.
(d) A merchant ship.

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

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

4. What kind of sanctuary does Maturin know about at Kumai?
(a) A Catholic one.
(b) A Hindu one.
(c) A Buddhist one.
(d) A bird sanctuary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel about Standish's problem?

2. Who is the surgeon aboard the Diane?

3. Where was Padeen transported for his crimes?

4. What is Maturin's occupation?

5. What is the head of Pulo Prabang called?

(see the answer key)

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