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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Tom Pullings?
(a) The botswain's mate.
(b) The first mate.
(c) The cook.
(d) The second mate.

2. What does Aubrey find below decks?
(a) A huge nest of rats.
(b) A dead crew member.
(c) A keg of contraband whiskey.
(d) Clarissa.

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

4. What vessel are Aubrey and Maturin sailing?
(a) Leopold.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Java.
(d) Shannon.

5. How does Aubrey find the Surprise?
(a) In excellent order.
(b) In total disarray.
(c) Everything but the crew quarters was acceptable.
(d) In fair order.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey encounter in their first port of call?

2. Who is Clarissa Oakes?

3. What is causing contention among the ship's officers?

4. Where has the other patient which Maturin is examining been?

5. What does Aubrey inspect with Tom?

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