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

2. What was the mission when Mr. Allen sailed with Colnett?
(a) Mapping the South Pole region.
(b) Mapping the North Pole region.
(c) Whaling-and-exploration voyage in the South Pacific.
(d) Finding sunken treasure ships.

3. Who once gave Mrs. Fielding passage aboard his ship?
(a) Nelson.
(b) Phipps.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Hughes.

4. What kind of ship is the Surprise?
(a) A British man-of-war.
(b) A passenger ferry.
(c) A slaver.
(d) A merchant frigate.

5. Who recognizes Aubrey and Maturin on the ship the Surprise encounters?
(a) No one.
(b) Several of the enlisted crew.
(c) Some of the officers.
(d) The French captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Allen discuss at great length?

2. What does Aubrey feel compelled to do concerning Hollom?

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

4. From where are live eels supposedly removed?

5. Who is Midshipman Hollom?

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