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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what does Standish suffer as Surprise continues her voyage?
(a) Alcoholism.
(b) Gout.
(c) Seasickness.
(d) Asthma.

2. How much laudanum does Maturin carry aboard?
(a) One gallon.
(b) Five gallons.
(c) One small bottle.
(d) Ten bottles.

3. What is Maturin and Aubrey's relationship?
(a) Close friends.
(b) Acquaintances.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Brothers.

4. How does Aubrey feel towards Ledward and Wray?
(a) Angry.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) He has no connection to them.
(d) Friendly.

5. In what position does Maturin enlists Ahmed?
(a) His chef.
(b) His surgeon assistant.
(c) His personal servant.
(d) His secretary.

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

7. What is Aubrey's primary goal in captaining the Surprise?
(a) Reinstatement in the royal navy.
(b) Killing French sailors.
(c) Making money.
(d) Staying away from England.

8. Where was Padeen transported for his crimes?
(a) Australia.
(b) America.
(c) Botany Bay.
(d) France.

9. How does Aubrey feel about Standish's problem?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sympathetic.
(c) He finds it humorous.
(d) Irritated.

10. Why is the Surprise going to her destination port when she leaves in Chapter 2?
(a) To drop off some high paying passengers.
(b) To pick up a paying load.
(c) To pursue a French battle fleet.
(d) To interfere in political developments.

11. In what position will the person in question #16 be on the Surprise?
(a) Cook.
(b) Sailor.
(c) Purser.
(d) First mate.

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

13. What relationship do Aubrey and Pullings have?
(a) Brothers.
(b) Rivals.
(c) Friends.
(d) Cousins.

14. What reference by Maturin at dinner did Aubrey overhear?
(a) To the Queen.
(b) A reference about sailing the cape.
(c) To the Fuggers.
(d) A reference to marriage.

15. After Surprise completes its turn around the land in question #38 where does it sail?
(a) Down the west coast of Ireland.
(b) Across the Black Sea.
(c) East of the Iberian Peninsula.
(d) Across the north coast of England.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why will Diane be going to Pulo Prabang?

2. Why did Padeen commit crimes?

3. Who is the second lieutenant aboard the Diane?

4. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?

5. What is Maturin's occupation?

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