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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Surprise bound?
(a) America.
(b) Africa.
(c) New Zealand.
(d) South America.

2. In what position will the person in question #16 be on the Surprise?
(a) Purser.
(b) First mate.
(c) Cook.
(d) Sailor.

3. Why did Martin take a position on the Surprise?
(a) For adventure.
(b) To support his new wife.
(c) To send his child to college.
(d) He is in trouble with the constable.

4. What is Pullings marital status?
(a) Divorce.
(b) Single.
(c) Married.
(d) Widower.

5. Who is the assistant surgeon on the Surprise?
(a) Joseph Geller.
(b) Stewart Blaginton.
(c) Thomas Moss.
(d) Nathaniel Martin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What document gives Aubrey the authority to command Surprise?

3. What kind of experience does the crew on the Surprise have?

4. What position does Tom Pullings hold on the Surprise?

5. Who arrives close to departure of the Surprise to go with them?

(see the answer key)

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