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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. From where do many of the crew come?
(a) Dorchester.
(b) Portugal.
(c) London.
(d) Shelmerston.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin say when Martin asks him about the laudanum?

2. What does Standish ask when Surprise makes her first port?

3. How does Aubrey respond to Standish's request from question #44?

4. How does Aubrey feel towards Ledward and Wray?

5. What position does Tom Pullings hold on the Surprise?

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