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

2. What is closed?
(a) Norfolk Island.
(b) Tahiti.
(c) Easter Island.
(d) The eastern African shore.

3. What vessel are Aubrey and Maturin sailing?
(a) Shannon.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Java.
(d) Leopold.

4. Who smuggles Clarissa on board?
(a) Midshipman William Oakes.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Tom Pullings.
(d) No one knows.

5. For what will they use the harpooned creature?
(a) Bait to catch more fish.
(b) To sell at the next port for fresh fruit.
(c) To stuff as a trophy on the outer bulkhead.
(d) A wedding dinner for Oakes and Clarissa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who harpoons the creature?

2. What happens between Davidge and West?

3. What color is the bolt of silk which Aubrey has?

4. What does Aubrey order regarding pursuit?

5. What does the Éclair want with the Surprise?

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