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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. What class is the vessel?
(a) A canonner.
(b) A man-of-war.
(c) A hoy.
(d) A first-rate Frigate.

2. What does Maturin continue to write about Clarissa?
(a) That she is hiding something.
(b) That she reminds him of his sister.
(c) That she is no great beauty.
(d) That he cannot believe she killed someone.

3. To whom does Aubrey give his word that there are no stowaways on board?
(a) The military police.
(b) The navy admiral stationed in Port Jackson.
(c) The sheriff.
(d) The governor.

4. Who insults Maturin one evening?
(a) Clarissa.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Davidge.
(d) Pullings.

5. What is threatening British interests in the area where they are headed?
(a) French influence.
(b) Dutch influence.
(c) American influence.
(d) German influence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey do before breakfast?

2. What is Aubrey doing as he is standing on the quarterdeck?

3. What does Aubrey host as the Surprise heads for its new assignment?

4. What is the approximate date at the opening of the novel?

5. What does the Éclair want with the Surprise?

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