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

2. What color is the bolt of silk which Aubrey has?
(a) Pale blue.
(b) White.
(c) Scarlet.
(d) Yellow.

3. Who owns the vessel?
(a) The Dutch government.
(b) The English naval department.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Aubrey.

4. What does Aubrey anticipate when he goes back to England?
(a) Posting on a much larger vessel than the one he is currently on.
(b) Learning if his father, who was critically ill, has died.
(c) Finding that his investments have soared.
(d) The birth of his first son.

5. What does Aubrey think about life at sea compared to that on land?
(a) It is more complicated.
(b) It is simpler.
(c) It is more exciting.
(d) Being at sea he is his own boss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What positions do Davidge and West hold on the Surprise?

2. Why can they not visit the island that Maturin had hoped to see?

3. Who insults Maturin one evening?

4. What does Maturin hope to do some day?

5. What is Maturin's position on board?

(see the answer key)

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