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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Martin feel about Maturin's request?
(a) Enthusiastic.
(b) Ambiguous.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Uncertain.

2. Why does Aubrey think work is done better by privately-funded operations than the government?
(a) It takes longer but is done right.
(b) He has no opinion on private versus government work.
(c) It is done more efficiently.
(d) It is better quality.

3. In what position will Killick work on the Surprise?
(a) Second mate.
(b) First mate.
(c) Steward.
(d) Coxswain.

4. What is the ship, Merlin, they encounter in Chapter 3?
(a) An American privateer.
(b) A British frigate.
(c) A French privateer.
(d) A Spanish merchant ship.

5. In what capacity does Maturin generally sail?
(a) Ship's surgeon.
(b) Ship's cook.
(c) First mate.
(d) Captain's stewart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin do for Padeen's pain?

2. What type of ship is Merlin?

3. What occurs when Tartarus and Surprise meet?

4. What does Maturin spend too much time doing as he walks to town?

5. Who suspects Maturin has an addiction?

(see the answer key)

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