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

2. In what does Maturin become involved?
(a) An epidemic.
(b) A study of the local flora and fauna.
(c) A dispute of honor.
(d) A dispute about medical treatment.

3. Where has one of the patients that Maturin is examining been?
(a) China.
(b) Tibet.
(c) India.
(d) Norfolk Island.

4. Why can they not visit the island that Maturin had hoped to see?
(a) There is a hostile takeover by the French there.
(b) Narration does not say why.
(c) The natives do not allow it.
(d) The wind is not good.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is pursuing the Surprise?

2. What color is the bolt of silk which Aubrey has?

3. What will happen if Oakes marries Clarissa?

4. What does the scout report?

5. For what will they use the harpooned creature?

(see the answer key)

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