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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the captain of the Triton do?
(a) Refuses to stay for dinner.
(b) Makes the dinner party disagreeable.
(c) Throws wine in Maturin's face.
(d) Throws wine in Aubrey's face.

2. What temporarily prevents the Nutmeg of Consolation from steering?
(a) The sea anchor accidentally deploys.
(b) The pinion arm breaks.
(c) The rudder post breaks off.
(d) A lodged cannonball between the rudder post and stern.

3. What does Aubrey think of the Surprise?
(a) It needs more carronades.
(b) It has been kept immaculate.
(c) It is malodorous.
(d) It seems small now.

4. With whom does Aubrey share his thoughts?
(a) Killick.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Miller.
(d) Oakes.

5. What does Maturin think poverty may affect?
(a) His son's education.
(b) His marriage.
(c) His family's estate.
(d) His son's inheritance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey signal Pullings to do?

2. About what does Maturin brood?

3. Why are Maturin and Martin combing the island despite the illness?

4. What Dutch ship does the Nutmeg of Consolation encounter?

5. How do the girls adapt to ship life?

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