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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey demand of Dutourd?
(a) An accounting of Franklin.
(b) Dutourd's bank numbers.
(c) He turn in his sword.
(d) Dutourd's passport.

2. What does Martin do that is noticeable to Maturin?
(a) Has nightmares.
(b) Cries at night.
(c) Withdraws largely from life.
(d) Starts to drink heavily.

3. What does everyone at the dinner table oppose no matter their other beliefs?
(a) Slavery.
(b) War.
(c) Allowing women to own property.
(d) High taxes.

4. Why does Franklin want to lighten her load?
(a) To be able to pick up more crew members.
(b) To gain more speed.
(c) The main mast is damaged.
(d) To be able to maneuver better.

5. What has risen from the sea in the region where Surprise is sailing?
(a) A large, battle ship.
(b) An iceberg.
(c) A small coral reef.
(d) A new island.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom is Aubrey making sea observations?

2. Who good is Aubrey at predicting Franklin's movements?

3. How does Aubrey refer to Dutourd's ideas?

4. In what did Martin show an interest after the woman left the ship?

5. What seems to happen to the water below the ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of mix is Surprise's crew and for what are some of the older members known?

2. What kind of region has Surprise sail into in Chapter 2 and what has happened in that region?

3. What is Maturin's personal reason for going to Peru?

4. What is Franklin's advantage in a chase with Surprise and why does it seem Franklin cannot shake the Surprise?

5. Why is West on the Surprise and what does he hope to obtain from Aubrey?

6. What are two promotions Aubrey makes from the forecastle to replace recent losses?

7. How did Clarissa affect the crew of the Surprise?

8. What does Aubrey demand of Dutourd about Franklin and how does the crew of the Surprise feel about it?

9. What is Maturin's relationship to Aubrey and what is his mission?

10. How does Reade accidentally slow down the Surprise?

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