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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Maturin's occupation?
(a) Ship captain.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Surgeon.
(d) Farmer.

2. Who is the surgeon aboard the Diane?
(a) Peabody.
(b) Jakesly.
(c) Graham.
(d) Matton.

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

4. Who decides to hire Standish as his personal secretary?
(a) Sir Joseph.
(b) A music lover army officer.
(c) Duke Wellington.
(d) The Prince of Orange.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From where do many of the crew come?

2. For what is Van Buren widely esteemed?

3. What does Maturin see as the reason for the Sultan's hesitancy towards the English?

4. Why did Martin take a position on the Surprise?

5. What kind of ship does Surprise spot shortly after it leaves England?

(see the answer key)

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