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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Aubrey make Martin do about the woman who was brought on board the ship?
(a) Take her into his cabin.
(b) Perform a wedding ceremony between her and a crew member.
(c) Have Martin check her for diseases.
(d) Have Martin take her in one of the ship's long boats to shore.

2. What does Reade do that slows down Surprise?
(a) Accidentally drops the anchor.
(b) Falls overboard.
(c) Cuts the main spar.
(d) Puts his foot through the main sail.

3. Who good is Aubrey at predicting Franklin's movements?
(a) He is not trying to predict Franklin's movements.
(b) With seeming omniscience.
(c) He can't figure out what Franklin is doing at all.
(d) It is hit and miss.

4. What does Maturin think about concerning his arrival in Peru?
(a) He is indifferent about going to Peru.
(b) He is frightened about what might happen.
(c) He dreads going there.
(d) He anticipates arriving there.

5. What does a shot from Franklin do to Surprise?
(a) Breaks the cargo hatch.
(b) Takes out some of the railing.
(c) Brings down some cordage and spars.
(d) Fractures the forecastle mast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nationality is the Franklin?

2. What is wrong with most of Franklin's crew who aren't injured?

3. What does Maturin do to record his observations about Martin?

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

5. What does Martin do that is noticeable to Maturin?

(see the answer key)

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