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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin think about concerning his arrival in Peru?
(a) He anticipates arriving there.
(b) He is frightened about what might happen.
(c) He is indifferent about going to Peru.
(d) He dreads going there.

2. In what did Martin show an interest after the woman left the ship?
(a) Diagnosis and treatment of syphilis.
(b) Religion.
(c) The psychology of men and women.
(d) Sexuality.

3. For whom is Aubrey making sea observations?
(a) Alexander von Humboldt.
(b) John Newton.
(c) The Royal Navy.
(d) No one.

4. What type of religion does Vidal practice?
(a) Anglican.
(b) Thraskite.
(c) Sethian.
(d) Knipperdolling.

5. What did Aubrey make Martin do about the woman who was brought on board the ship?
(a) Perform a wedding ceremony between her and a crew member.
(b) Take her into his cabin.
(c) Have Martin check her for diseases.
(d) Have Martin take her in one of the ship's long boats to shore.

6. What is happening between Martin and Maturin?
(a) They have become sworn enemies.
(b) They are having minor difficulties with each other.
(c) Nothing is happening between them.
(d) They have become lovers.

7. What injures some crew members at the end of Chapter 1?`
(a) Cannon shot from Franklin.
(b) A loose spar sail.
(c) A wave that fell on the deck.
(d) Peculiar mortar fire.

8. Who takes over command of Franklin?
(a) West.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Grainger.
(d) Norton.

9. How have the crew members of the Franklin acquired skin lesions?
(a) Stiff and salty clothing.
(b) Not enough Vitamin C.
(c) Wearing pants made of sail canvas.
(d) They don't have skin lesions.

10. Where did the owner of Franklin plan to go when he left Europe?
(a) Moahu.
(b) America.
(c) Bolivia.
(d) Canada.

11. What color have the seas turned by the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Gray and white.
(b) Deep, reddish color.
(c) Almost black.
(d) Intense aqua color.

12. What does Aubrey consider the owner of the Franklin to be on Surprise?
(a) An esteemed guest.
(b) Another sailor.
(c) A freeman.
(d) A prisoner.

13. With what is Franklin armed?
(a) It has two sixteen pounders, one in front, one in back.
(b) It has five eight pound cannon.
(c) It has no armament.
(d) Carronades taken from Surprise's ballast.

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

15. What surprises Dutourd about Aubrey's review of his documents?
(a) That he is being held as a pirate.
(b) That Aubrey is planning to take half of Franklin's hold.
(c) That he has a sudden loss of prosperity.
(d) That Aubrey considers the Franklin a prize.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey promote two men from the forecastle in Chapter 1?

2. What does Dutourd act like on the Surprise?

3. What is wrong with most of Franklin's crew who aren't injured?

4. How does Franklin compare to Surprise in size?

5. To whom does Maturin write a lengthy letter?

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