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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of experience does the crew on the Surprise have?
(a) They are a mixture of new and experienced sailors.
(b) They are mostly new sailors.
(c) They are average sailors.
(d) Extensive.

2. What does Standish decide to do with the situation Sir Joseph has established?
(a) Goes with Maturin.
(b) Stay with Pullings.
(c) Go AWOL.
(d) Resign.

3. What do Aubrey and Maturin do after Maturin enlists Ahmed?
(a) Go to the Admirality.
(b) Go aboard Diane and prepare to leave.
(c) Go to a gambling house.
(d) Go see Maturin's brother.

4. Who is the first lieutenant aboard the Diane?
(a) Waitly.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Fielding.
(d) Pickerole.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why will Diane be going to Pulo Prabang?

2. What kind of musical instrument does Standish play?

3. What does Abdul demand from Fox?

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

5. Why does Fox enlist a group of British diplomats to accompany him to Pulo Prabang?

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