View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maturin write the letter in question #59?
(a) So Martin's wife will write to him.
(b) He uses them as a diary of sorts.
(c) It helps him think.
(d) He wants his concerns on record in case somenthing happens to him.

2. What does Surprise find out is the source of what was thought to be mortar fire?
(a) Firebombs from a volcano.
(b) A group of meteorites.
(c) Fireworks from an island.
(d) Cannon fire from a Spanish galleon.

3. How does Franklin compare to Surprise in size?
(a) It is smaller but very heavy due to its guns.
(b) It is larger but lighter.
(c) It is smaller and lighter.
(d) It is larger and heavier.

4. Who is Surprise's first lieutenant?
(a) Sam Norton.
(b) Tom Pullings.
(c) Tom Grainger.
(d) Paul West.

5. What do many of Franklin's crew do about Surprise?
(a) Sabotage the salvage efforts.
(b) Volunteer to serve on Surprise.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Continue to physically fight the Surprise crew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin think happened between the woman and Martin?

2. What floats around Surprise in the ocean?

3. From what town do many of the Surprise's old hands come?

4. For whom is Aubrey making sea observations?

5. Why does Franklin want to lighten her load?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 263 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample