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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what is the crew of the Surprise to intervene?
(a) A minor civil war.
(b) Some slave trading.
(c) Some illegal rum and spice running.
(d) The French blockade of the Straights of Gibraltar.

2. For what does the Surprise ready?
(a) An encounter with a hurricane.
(b) Its first at-sea inspection by the captain.
(c) An encounter with the 2nd Naval Fleet under Admiral Leighton.
(d) An encounter with a French war brig.

3. Who rules the north end of Moahu?
(a) Kalahua.
(b) The English.
(c) The French.
(d) The Dutch.

4. What angers Aubrey about Padeen Coleman?
(a) That he challenges Aubrey on a matter of seamanship.
(b) That he is aboard the vessel.
(c) That he chose to stay at their last port.
(d) That he brought liquor on board the ship.

5. What helps Aubrey get a good night's sleep?
(a) The brisk salt air.
(b) Re-reading a letter from his wife.
(c) A couple shots of the contraband whiskey.
(d) Laudanum.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey encounter in their first port of call?

2. What vessel is closing on Surprise?

3. What topic do Aubrey and others at times discuss humorously?

4. With whom does Aubrey confer in Aubrey's cabin?

5. What does Martin accept from Maturin?

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