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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aubrey respond to Standish's request from question #44?
(a) Tells him he has to stay on the ship until the next port.
(b) Grants his request.
(c) Tells him he will think about it.
(d) Denies his request.

2. What country will the Surprise circumvent first?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Gibraltar.
(d) Spain.

3. What does Standish ask when Surprise makes her first port?
(a) To stay on ship and not go ashore.
(b) To see a physician in the town.
(c) To leave the crew.
(d) To go ashore.

4. What is Maturin's occupation?
(a) Ship captain.
(b) Surgeon.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Merchant.

5. For what position has Martin been educated?
(a) Banker.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Politician.
(d) Clergyman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what ingredient is laudanum primarily composed?

2. From what does Standish suffer as Surprise continues her voyage?

3. Maturin thinks about his earlier life living in a country in Chapter 2. What is that country?

4. After Surprise completes its turn around the land in question #38 where does it sail?

5. Towards what city does the Surprise sail after completing the trip in question #39?

(see the answer key)

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