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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. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?
(a) Whether the wine is sour.
(b) How the waiter served them.
(c) The way the beef is cooked.
(d) A few pence being deducted from his account.

2. What kind of sailor is Pullings?
(a) Good but has made some mistakes.
(b) Exceptional.
(c) Average.
(d) Poor.

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

4. In what does Maturin instruct Standish as the ship enters the first port?
(a) How to quit drinking.
(b) How to cure gout.
(c) How to avoid seasickness.
(d) Maritime processes.

5. From where do many of the crew come?
(a) London.
(b) Shelmerston.
(c) Dorchester.
(d) Portugal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Padeen transported for his crimes?

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

3. When does Surprise catch the ship in question #32?

4. What does Maturin say when Martin asks him about the laudanum?

5. From what British government action are the sailors of the Surprise exempt?

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