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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Martin act with Maturin?
(a) Pedantic and abrasive.
(b) Angry.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Aloof.

2. What is the worst situation on Franklin?
(a) No fresh water.
(b) Main mast is gone.
(c) There is a large hole below the waterline.
(d) All the sails have holes in them from the ash.

3. What does Dutourd act like on the Surprise?
(a) As if all his paperwork was in order.
(b) As if he has never been on a boat before.
(c) Like Aubrey's esteemed guest.
(d) Like he is captain of the Surprise.

4. What does Aubrey think weather and sea conditions might mean?
(a) He doesn't know.
(b) It will be a full moon that night.
(c) A bad storm is coming.
(d) The wind will stop.

5. Why has West left the Royal Navy?
(a) He is disgraced.
(b) He wanted to work for himself.
(c) He retired.
(d) He has on temporary assignment with Surprise.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Franklin's crew weathered the volcanic eruption?

2. What does Aubrey note after examining Franklin's papers?

3. Who is Surprise's first lieutenant?

4. What does Martin do that is noticeable to Maturin?

5. What does a shot from Franklin do to Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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