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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 trip did Sir Joseph have to meet the Surprise?
(a) He was already there.
(b) He had a leisurely overland journey.
(c) Hellish overland journey.
(d) A pleasant ocean voyage.

2. What does Maturin say when Martin asks him about the laudanum?
(a) He doesn't use it anymore.
(b) He overestimated its efficacy.
(c) He is using huge amounts.
(d) He wants to start his habit back up.

3. How is Abdul executed?
(a) Hanging.
(b) Shot by firing squad.
(c) Quartered with horses.
(d) Peppering.

4. What do Aubrey and Maturin do after meeting with Fox?
(a) Go get drunk.
(b) Start buying supplies.
(c) Go see their wives.
(d) Go see the admirality.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Inaccessible Island given that name?

2. What type of port, politically, is Pulo Prabang?

3. Who arrives close to departure of the Surprise to go with them?

4. Into what does Van Buren and Maturin's relationship evolve?

5. What position does Blyth hold on the Diane?

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