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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 is Maturin and Aubrey's relationship?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Acquaintances.
(c) Close friends.
(d) Brothers.

2. For what is Van Buren widely esteemed?
(a) As a preeminent surgeon.
(b) As a firey orator.
(c) As a diplomat.
(d) As a natural philosopher.

3. From what does Standish suffer as Surprise continues her voyage?
(a) Gout.
(b) Seasickness.
(c) Asthma.
(d) Alcoholism.

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

5. Why does Maturin bring the bodies in question #149 to Van Buren?
(a) To look at a possible new disease.
(b) To bury them.
(c) To dissect them.
(d) To show him the effects of peppering.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pullings marital status?

2. Where is Surprise bound?

3. What relationship do Aubrey and Pullings have?

4. What kind of sailor is Pullings?

5. In what position does Maturin enlists Ahmed?

(see the answer key)

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