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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why is Maturin concerned about the person he spotted on the ship in question #32?
(a) He thinks that person will be executed.
(b) The man is known for sinking ships.
(c) It is his brother.
(d) The man is actually a spy for England.

4. What kind of sailor is Pullings?
(a) Poor.
(b) Exceptional.
(c) Good but has made some mistakes.
(d) Average.

5. Maturin thinks about his earlier life living in a country in Chapter 2. What is that country?
(a) France.
(b) Russia.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Portugal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel towards Ledward and Wray?

2. In what position does Maturin enlists Ahmed?

3. In what does Maturin instruct Standish as the ship enters the first port?

4. What do Aubrey and Maturin do after meeting with Fox?

5. Who is the surgeon aboard the Diane?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Aubrey and Pullings' relationship and how are they similar?

2. What happens to Standish on the journey to Corunna?

3. From where do many of the crew come?

4. What kind of journey did Sir Joseph have from Corunna and why has he come to Lisbon?

5. What does Standish ask for at Lisbon and how does Aubrey respond?

6. What do Aubrey and Maturin do after meeting with Fox?

7. How does the captain of the Diane feel about being replaced and on what day does Aubrey take command?

8. What kind of honor does Fox inquire about to Aubrey and what is Aubrey's answer?

9. What does Maturin think about in relation to Padeen?

10. What ship is Aubrey in command of at the beginning of the book?

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