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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aubrey work the crew?
(a) Fire fighting drills.
(b) Drilling in seamanship and gunnery.
(c) Command structure and order training.
(d) Physical training.

2. How many midshipmen does Diane have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Six.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Ten.

3. In what state was Aubrey's finances when the Surprise was purchased by the owner?
(a) He had typical resources for a naval captain.
(b) He was very wealthy.
(c) Ruined.
(d) He is supported by his wife.

4. What offer to the French has the Sultan officially rejected?
(a) Offer to align with the French.
(b) Offer to allow a French embassy.
(c) Offer of safe conduct.
(d) Offer to hear a presentation.

5. What kind of orders does Sir Joseph have for the Surprise?
(a) To go to France and harass French shipping.
(b) To not go to South America.
(c) To leave for Boston immediately.
(d) To return to England.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first lieutenant aboard the Diane?

2. Who is Sir Joseph Blaine in relationship to Maturin's covert job?

3. What type of ship is Nimble?

4. Who arrives close to departure of the Surprise to go with them?

5. What have the midshipmen been doing with their journals on spherical trigonometry?

(see the answer key)

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