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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey realize?
(a) That he has found the source of the crew's apparent high morale.
(b) The dead crew member just signed on at the last port.
(c) That the contraband whiskey must have come aboard at the last port call.
(d) That the ship must not have been thoroughly checked for rats at the last port.

2. In what does Maturin become involved?
(a) An epidemic.
(b) A study of the local flora and fauna.
(c) A dispute about medical treatment.
(d) A dispute of honor.

3. For what does the Surprise ready?
(a) Its first at-sea inspection by the captain.
(b) An encounter with the 2nd Naval Fleet under Admiral Leighton.
(c) An encounter with a hurricane.
(d) An encounter with a French war brig.

4. Where is Clarissa Oakes?
(a) In Port-au-Prince.
(b) In Port Jackson.
(c) In Java.
(d) On board Aubrey's vessel.

5. What angers Aubrey about Padeen Coleman?
(a) That he chose to stay at their last port.
(b) That he challenges Aubrey on a matter of seamanship.
(c) That he brought liquor on board the ship.
(d) That he is aboard the vessel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey find below decks?

2. What does Aubrey inspect with Tom?

3. What class is the vessel?

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

5. Who is Clarissa Oakes?

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