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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. Why had Padeen been at a penal colony?
(a) For serious crimes he committed.
(b) As the cook.
(c) As the warden.
(d) As a guard.

2. How does Aubrey react to his discovery?
(a) Indignant.
(b) Confused.
(c) Angry.
(d) Nonplussed.

3. What does Aubrey anticipate when he goes back to England?
(a) The birth of his first son.
(b) Finding that his investments have soared.
(c) Posting on a much larger vessel than the one he is currently on.
(d) Learning if his father, who was critically ill, has died.

4. Who is Tom Pullings?
(a) The first mate.
(b) The second mate.
(c) The cook.
(d) The botswain's mate.

5. What does Aubrey encounter in their first port of call?
(a) A gun runner's ring.
(b) Political difficulties.
(c) A revolt by a penal colony.
(d) A rum runner's ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What vessel is closing on Surprise?

2. Who starts visiting Maturin?

3. What does Aubrey note among the crew?

4. Where is Aubrey's vessel headed now?

5. What is closed?

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