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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. What does Maturin see the cup-bearer doing during the dinner?
(a) Slipping Wray quick touches.
(b) Watching Aubrey.
(c) Looking at Ledward knowingly.
(d) Staring at Fox.

2. Who decides to hire Standish as his personal secretary?
(a) A music lover army officer.
(b) Sir Joseph.
(c) The Prince of Orange.
(d) Duke Wellington.

3. What is the head of Pulo Prabang called?
(a) A sultan.
(b) A king.
(c) A captain.
(d) A chief.

4. What do Aubrey and Maturin do after Maturin enlists Ahmed?
(a) Go aboard Diane and prepare to leave.
(b) Go see Maturin's brother.
(c) Go to the Admirality.
(d) Go to a gambling house.

5. How does Van Buren feel about the French?
(a) He is indifferent to them.
(b) He loves them.
(c) He hates them.
(d) He is married to one.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the English surprised the Sultan is hesitant to accept their offer?

2. Who does Aubrey occasionally allow to come aboard the Diane?

3. Who does Maturin watch closely at the diner following the French presentation?

4. Where does Surprise leave England?

5. How did the crew feel about Fox?

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