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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position does Tom Pullings hold on the Surprise?
(a) Captain's stewart.
(b) Bosun.
(c) Second mate.
(d) First lieutenant.

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

3. What does Abdul demand from Fox?
(a) An apology.
(b) That Fox have sex with him.
(c) He demands Fox stay on the ship.
(d) A present.

4. What document gives Aubrey the authority to command Surprise?
(a) A letter of Merchant Marines.
(b) A letter of marque.
(c) Orders from the Queen.
(d) A set of royal orders.

5. Who greets the arrival of Fox enthusiastically at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Governor Raffles.
(b) Governor Matterhorn.
(c) Commander Porter.
(d) Admiral Hinesby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of sailor is Pullings?

2. What does Maturin think about in relation to Batavia?

3. How do Aubrey and his group get to Corunna?

4. What subject does Fox avoid and leave his medical visit?

5. Who reinstates Aubrey?

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