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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 Maturin's position on board the Surprise?
(a) First mate.
(b) First Officer.
(c) Gunner's mate.
(d) Surgeon.

2. What is ambergris?
(a) What is gotten when compressing the heart of a whale.
(b) A substance rendered from boiling the blubber.
(c) A waxy golden substance found in whale intestines.
(d) A waxy golden substance found in whale brains.

3. How does Sir Ives feel about Aubrey's recent work?
(a) Thinks Aubrey has been a little lax.
(b) Believes Aubrey could have been more thorough.
(c) He has no opinion as he has just arrived and taken command.
(d) Heartily approves.

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

5. What is running low on the ship?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) The water.
(c) Fresh fruit.
(d) Flour.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Higgins?

2. Why is Martin considered bad luck?

3. How does Surprise send mail home?

4. Why do whaling ships have prominent crow's nests?

5. What does Wray constantly work to do?

(see the answer key)

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