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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Maturin plan to use Surprise?
(a) As a scientific research vessel.
(b) As a pleasure vessel.
(c) As a privateer.
(d) In covert operations.

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

3. How were the men timed when laying about?
(a) Hour glass.
(b) Pocket watch.
(c) Stop watch.
(d) A log-glass.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Aubrey feel encouraged at the gathering?

2. Why did West receive a court martial?

3. In what position will Barrett Bonden work on Surprise?

4. How much money does Aubrey have at the beginning of the book?

5. What kind of work does Maturin do pro bono for the British Naval Intelligence service?

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