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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. Where does Surprise leave England?
(a) New Newington.
(b) Near Land's End.
(c) Near London.
(d) Near Portsmouth.

2. How many guns does Diane have?
(a) 32.
(b) 44.
(c) 40.
(d) 27.

3. Who is the assistant surgeon on the Surprise?
(a) Nathaniel Martin.
(b) Stewart Blaginton.
(c) Joseph Geller.
(d) Thomas Moss.

4. About what subject are the diplomats ignorant?
(a) Maritime practice and precedent.
(b) How to travel inconspicuously.
(c) Eating habits on ship.
(d) Military traditions on land.

5. What position does Blyth hold on the Diane?
(a) Purser.
(b) Cook.
(c) Bosun.
(d) Captain's stewart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin say when Martin asks him about the laudanum?

2. In what state was Aubrey's finances when the Surprise was purchased by the owner?

3. What kind of sailor is Pullings?

4. Why does Aubrey hold classes in seamanship and navigation for the midshipmen aboard?

5. How did Maturin find Fox?

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