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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Berenice help Surprise?
(a) The Berenice does not help Surprise as Berenice is in bad shape also.
(b) Towing her to port.
(c) Giving Surprise some crew members.
(d) On repairs.

2. Why are general quarters sounded when Aubrey and Dundas are still talking?
(a) General quarters are not sounded.
(b) The new midshipman sounds the incorrect bell.
(c) A ship is sighted that does not answer the code properly.
(d) They are conducting a drill.

3. What will Aubrey be allowed to do as a result of his next assignment?
(a) Allow his trusted first mate to finally retire.
(b) Allow Maturin to stay home with his ill wife.
(c) Hoist a broad pennant.
(d) Remand the Surprise as his personal vessel.

4. What does Maturin give Sir Blaine?
(a) A note from a British spy in France.
(b) A bottle of laudanum.
(c) A torn letter that partially implicates the spy they are searching for.
(d) Coca leaves.

5. How is the Surprise damaged?
(a) Fight against a French privateer.
(b) A typhoon.
(c) A fight with an American frigate and bad weather.
(d) Grounding on some shoals.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has it been since Maturin has seen Brigid?

2. What does Maturin give the person he first visits?

3. What has Captain Dundas suggested several times?

4. With whom does Mrs. Williams insinuate that Diana is having an affair?

5. Under what circumstances does Maturin say Ireland is better off under English rule?

(see the answer key)

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