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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. From what British government action are the sailors of the Surprise exempt?
(a) Being sent to the army.
(b) Being arrested for murder.
(c) Paying taxes.
(d) Impressment.

2. What two types of animals does Maturin particularly enjoy watching at the monastery?
(a) Elephants and chimpanzees.
(b) Orangutans and hippopotamuses.
(c) Jaguars and cheetahs.
(d) Orangutans and rhinoceroses.

3. How much seniority did Aubrey lose?
(a) Fourteen weeks.
(b) Six months.
(c) None.
(d) One year.

4. In what does Maturin instruct Standish as the ship enters the first port?
(a) How to cure gout.
(b) How to avoid seasickness.
(c) Maritime processes.
(d) How to quit drinking.

5. Where is Surprise bound?
(a) New Zealand.
(b) South America.
(c) America.
(d) Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many midshipmen does Diane have?

2. What kind of trip did Sir Joseph have to meet the Surprise?

3. What does Maturin contemplate doing so Surprise can't catch the ship from question #32?

4. How does Aubrey feel about the crew of the Diane?

5. How does Fox act towards Maturin after the affair in question #154?

(see the answer key)

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