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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Aubrey give his word that there are no stowaways on board?
(a) The navy admiral stationed in Port Jackson.
(b) The governor.
(c) The military police.
(d) The sheriff.

2. What does Aubrey find below decks?
(a) A huge nest of rats.
(b) Clarissa.
(c) A dead crew member.
(d) A keg of contraband whiskey.

3. What does Maturin continue to write about Clarissa?
(a) That she is no great beauty.
(b) That he cannot believe she killed someone.
(c) That she is hiding something.
(d) That she reminds him of his sister.

4. What does Maturin hope to do some day?
(a) Find a native wife at one of the tropical islands.
(b) Study the fauna at the Galapagos.
(c) Have a large enough vessel to sail around the world.
(d) Visit both places his patients have been.

5. What does Aubrey order regarding pursuit?
(a) To ignore it.
(b) To turn around and ram it.
(c) To heave to.
(d) To shoot a warning shot across the other ship's bow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What port do they depart at the opening of the story?

2. Where is Aubrey's vessel headed now?

3. What happens between Davidge and West?

4. What is Maturin's position on board?

5. In what country does Port Jackson lie?

(see the answer key)

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