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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin say when Martin asks him about the laudanum?
(a) He is using huge amounts.
(b) He doesn't use it anymore.
(c) He overestimated its efficacy.
(d) He wants to start his habit back up.

2. For whom does Maturin work covertly?
(a) No one.
(b) British intelligence.
(c) The French.
(d) The Spanish.

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) It is his brother.
(c) The man is known for sinking ships.
(d) The man is actually a spy for England.

4. Why did Padeen commit crimes?
(a) He was bored.
(b) To support his opium habit.
(c) To pay for his son's education.
(d) To send money to his mother.

5. Of what ingredient is laudanum primarily composed?
(a) Heroin.
(b) Opium.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) Alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Surprise bound?

2. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?

3. What is Aubrey's primary goal in captaining the Surprise?

4. What is the head of Pulo Prabang called?

5. Who will lead the British delegation to Pulo Prabang?

(see the answer key)

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