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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 does Surprise cross at the opening to Chapter 3?
(a) The Glassy Sea.
(b) The Mediterrean Sea.
(c) The equator.
(d) The Indian Ocean.

2. What is the approximate date at the opening of the novel?
(a) 1813.
(b) 1820.
(c) 1833.
(d) 1811.

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

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

5. What is Maturin's position on board?
(a) The steward.
(b) The ship's surgeon.
(c) The cook.
(d) The first mate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who smuggles Clarissa on board?

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

3. What does Aubrey realize?

4. What do Aubrey and the scout seem to have?

5. To whom does Aubrey give his word that there are no stowaways on board?

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