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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. What happens when Maturin gets to the ship?
(a) They have a dinner.
(b) He gets high on opium.
(c) They set sail.
(d) Aubrey scolds him.

2. For what does Aubrey have a reputation which makes men want to work for him?
(a) Always being fair.
(b) Being lucky.
(c) Paying high wages.
(d) Always being right.

3. Why did West receive a court martial?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Duelling.
(c) Rape.
(d) Arson.

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

5. What occurs when Tartarus and Surprise meet?
(a) Swapping of passengers.
(b) Trading second mates.
(c) An argument between the captains.
(d) A brief but happy reunion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Surprise painted in order to capture Spartan?

2. What are the two types of crew present on Surprise?

3. What moves into the area where Surprise is in Chapter 2?

4. Why does the ship from question #38 close with Surprise?

5. What kind of addiction does Maturin have?

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