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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Aubrey think it will be before the Surprise is ready to sail?
(a) About 2 weeks.
(b) Several months.
(c) He has no idea.
(d) A couple days.

2. How does Ponto greet Captain Aubrey when he sees him in the market?
(a) Hostilely.
(b) Standoffish.
(c) Excitedly.
(d) He does not know Aubrey.

3. How does Aubrey pay for the repairs on his ship?
(a) From some of the prize money.
(b) A loan from Maturin.
(c) From the British naval repair fund.
(d) Gambling.

4. Why does Aubrey want his crew to report to the shipyard?
(a) For inspection.
(b) To receive new uniforms.
(c) To witness the flogging of an insubordinate crew member.
(d) To paint the ship.

5. What does Dr. Graham enjoy doing as a pastime?
(a) Cricket.
(b) Searching for new organisms.
(c) Playing bridge.
(d) Playing whist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Ponto one night?

2. What does Aubrey fear?

3. From what do many of the men who arrive at the ship yard suffer?

4. Who does Graham believe is visiting Malta?

5. What does Aubrey do that is indiscreet?

(see the answer key)

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