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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin describe in his letter to his wife from Peru?
(a) The local flora and fauna.
(b) What he finds humorous about the Peruvians.
(c) The tensions involved in his mission.
(d) Aubrey's illegitimate son.

2. From what town do many of the Surprise's old hands come?
(a) London.
(b) New Haven.
(c) Shelmerston.
(d) Derbytown.

3. What has Maturin been called by the person in question #140?
(a) A British agent provocateur.
(b) A poor physician.
(c) A heretic.
(d) A thief.

4. Why does Hurtado decide not to participate in the rebellion?
(a) He thinks Maturin is a liar.
(b) He thinks it is funded by intervening foreigners.
(c) He believes it will fail.
(d) He has decided it is not the right time.

5. Why did Martin spend a lot of time with the woman?
(a) He was a surgeon's mate and a reverend.
(b) He knew her through his sister.
(c) He was trying to protect her.
(d) He didn't have a time consuming job on the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey catch sight of while looking for a prize?

2. What does Dutourd act like on the Surprise?

3. How does Surprise steer her way to the Franklin?

4. How does General Hurtado feel about independence?

5. What happens to Surprise and Franklin as they search for their next prize ship?

(see the answer key)

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