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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Maturin and Martin do at an apothecary?
(a) Report on new herbs they'd found.
(b) Get opium for Maturin.
(c) Try to sell their left over medical supplies.
(d) Replenish the ship's medicine chest.

2. Why does Aubrey care what the men did to Surprise?
(a) It was ugly.
(b) It wasn't safe.
(c) It was in the way.
(d) She must maintain proper appearance.

3. Who are the men responsible for Aubrey's circumstances in England?
(a) Wray and Ledward.
(b) Pearson and Towers.
(c) Horne and Babcock.
(d) Johnson and Breck.

4. Where does Sir Joseph say Diana has gone?
(a) To Sweden.
(b) To South America.
(c) To Australia.
(d) To America.

5. What musical instrument does Aubrey play?
(a) Flute.
(b) Harmonica.
(c) Bugle.
(d) Fiddle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey anchor Surprise in a deserted bay?

2. What do the men do in the bay?

3. What seems to help weld the crew together?

4. What happens when Maturin gets to the ship?

5. What does Aubrey hope his new situation will bring him?

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