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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what position does Maturin enlists Ahmed?
(a) His personal servant.
(b) His surgeon assistant.
(c) His secretary.
(d) His chef.

2. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?
(a) How the waiter served them.
(b) The way the beef is cooked.
(c) A few pence being deducted from his account.
(d) Whether the wine is sour.

3. What is the conversation mostly about during dinner ashore before the Surprise leaves?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Women and children.
(c) Banking.
(d) Hunting.

4. What was the sailing weather like for the Diane on her way to Pulo Prabang?
(a) Stormy and rough.
(b) Fast and smooth.
(c) Windless and slow.
(d) Sluggish.

5. What do both delegations do after several days of preparation?
(a) Throw a large ball.
(b) Request to meet with the Sultan.
(c) Make their presentation to the Sultan.
(d) Get into a rash of duels.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Maturin supposed to do about the leader of the British delegation?

3. Who will be the new captain of the Surprise?

4. What kind of sanctuary does Maturin know about at Kumai?

5. What rank is Aubrey after reinstatement?

(see the answer key)

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