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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has Aubrey eyed in town as a possible romantic partner before he learns her identity?
(a) Mrs. Coleman.
(b) Mrs. Horner.
(c) Mrs. Fielding.
(d) Mrs. Martin.

2. What do Maturin and Martin do after readying for their next assignment?
(a) Research local diseases.
(b) Catch up on their sleep.
(c) Observe the local flora and fauna.
(d) Open a free clinic for a few days.

3. What is HMS Danaë carrying?
(a) A hold full of coffee.
(b) Gold in iron chests.
(c) A large cache of weapons.
(d) A hold full of liberated slaves.

4. What was the mission when Mr. Allen sailed with Colnett?
(a) Finding sunken treasure ships.
(b) Whaling-and-exploration voyage in the South Pacific.
(c) Mapping the South Pole region.
(d) Mapping the North Pole region.

5. Who is Dundas?
(a) A longtime friend of Aubrey's.
(b) Mrs. Fielding's brother.
(c) Maturin's cousin.
(d) A longtime enemy of Aubrey's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who commands Surprise?

2. What monumental task must Aubrey undertake?

3. What does Sir Ives say about the USS Norfolk?

4. How were Maturin and Mrs. Fielding rumored to once be associated?

5. What has the Surprise been doing prior to docking here?

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