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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of ship is the Surprise?
(a) A British man-of-war.
(b) A merchant frigate.
(c) A passenger ferry.
(d) A slaver.

2. What island does the Surprise sail past?
(a) Madeira.
(b) None; they are out in the open seas.
(c) Madagascar.
(d) Bermuda.

3. Who acts as First Lieutenant?
(a) Martin.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Mowett.
(d) Hollom.

4. Why is Nagel lashed?
(a) He is rude to one of the wives on board.
(b) He is insolent to Hollom.
(c) He lies about his duty.
(d) He steals another crew's rations.

5. How many previous names has Surprise had?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maturin's position on board the Surprise?

2. What request does Maturin make of Aubrey concerning his friend?

3. What does Diana request of Maturin?

4. How were Maturin and Mrs. Fielding rumored to once be associated?

5. Where does Aubrey recruit some dozen of the new sailors on the Surprise?

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