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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maturin walk to town?
(a) It's only a half mile from the docks.
(b) To save money.
(c) For the exercise.
(d) He doesn't have a horse.

2. What is it about the crew Aubrey has that is unusual?
(a) It has a Frenchman on it.
(b) None of them are criminals.
(c) It is all one nationality.
(d) It is a picked crew.

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

4. How much money does Aubrey have at the beginning of the book?
(a) He is very wealthy.
(b) He is penniless.
(c) He has just enough for retirement.
(d) He is middle class.

5. In what position will Tom Pullings work on Surprise?
(a) First mate.
(b) Rigger.
(c) Coxswain.
(d) Captain's stewart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey think work is done better by privately-funded operations than the government?

2. In what capacity does Maturin generally sail?

3. What has Maturin obtained that will enable him to use the Surprise?

4. What happens when Maturin gets to the ship?

5. Who is at a gathering on the ship that night?

(see the answer key)

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