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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what is the crew of the Surprise to intervene?
(a) The French blockade of the Straights of Gibraltar.
(b) Some illegal rum and spice running.
(c) A minor civil war.
(d) Some slave trading.

2. How does Aubrey find the Surprise?
(a) Everything but the crew quarters was acceptable.
(b) In fair order.
(c) In total disarray.
(d) In excellent order.

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

4. Who does Aubrey send out to scout?
(a) Bonden.
(b) Oakes.
(c) Pullings.
(d) Maturin.

5. What positions do Davidge and West hold on the Surprise?
(a) 2nd and 3rd mates.
(b) 1st and 3rd mates.
(c) 2nd mate and steward.
(d) 3rd mate and steward.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maturin's position on board?

2. How has Clarissa modified her wedding dress?

3. How do they disguise Surprise?

4. Who does not appear at breakfast for several days?

5. What does Aubrey encounter in their first port of call?

(see the answer key)

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