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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Horner's position on board Surprise?
(a) Gunner's mate.
(b) Lookout.
(c) Second deck mate.
(d) Cook's mate.

2. With whom do the Fieldings meet socially?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Phipps.
(c) Martinique.
(d) Hollister.

3. What does the crew think Jonah will do?
(a) Steal from them.
(b) Not perform his share of the work.
(c) Hurt them through incompetence.
(d) Bring bad luck on the crew.

4. What do Maturin and Martin do after readying for their next assignment?
(a) Catch up on their sleep.
(b) Research local diseases.
(c) Open a free clinic for a few days.
(d) Observe the local flora and fauna.

5. Who acts as Second Lieutenant?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Hollom.
(c) Allen.
(d) Mowett.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Higgins' skill that Maturin needs?

2. When does Maturin bleed the entire crew?

3. Why does Aubrey contrive to cross the equator on Sunday?

4. What is ambergris?

5. What does Diana request of Maturin?

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