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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the religious groups from the town in question #50 hate mutually?
(a) Wineries.
(b) Sheep farms.
(c) The British government.
(d) Imposed tithes.

2. What does Surprise's crew do about the two ships?
(a) Surprise's crew doesn't do anything to Franklin.
(b) Salvages what is usable off Franklin for Surprise.
(c) Works to repair both of them.
(d) Lashes the two ships together.

3. To where does Maturin want to travel?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Peru.
(c) Boston.
(d) Egypt.

4. What does Dutourd act like on the Surprise?
(a) As if all his paperwork was in order.
(b) Like Aubrey's esteemed guest.
(c) Like he is captain of the Surprise.
(d) As if he has never been on a boat before.

5. To whom does Maturin write a lengthy letter?
(a) His wife, Diana.
(b) His mother.
(c) Sir Joseph, his handler.
(d) His daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey promote two men from the forecastle in Chapter 1?

2. Why did Martin spend a lot of time with the woman?

3. What color have the seas turned by the end of Chapter 1?

4. What did the woman's presence on board do to the crew?

5. What is the worst situation on Franklin?

(see the answer key)

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