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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of relationship do Maturin and Aubrey have?
(a) Professional bonding.
(b) Close friends.
(c) Rivals.
(d) Acquaintances.

2. In what position will Tom Pullings work on Surprise?
(a) Rigger.
(b) Coxswain.
(c) First mate.
(d) Captain's stewart.

3. Where does Aubrey get information about Sethianism?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Martin.
(d) Tom Pullings.

4. What kind of man does Maturin believe Jagiello to be?
(a) Honorable but weak willed.
(b) An honorable one.
(c) A scoundrel.
(d) Greedy but honorable.

5. What other two ships does Aubrey grab that night besides Diane and the gunboats?
(a) Two sloops.
(b) Two cutters.
(c) Two merchant ships.
(d) Two battleships.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why might Aubrey's decision be viewed as wrong by many people?

2. What does Aubrey feel during the battle over Diane?

3. On what is the Surprise waiting to sail?

4. Why did West receive a court martial?

5. What does Aubrey do shortly after he renders his judgment on what was done to Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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