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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin ask Nathaniel to do?
(a) Come and look at a strange bird.
(b) Act as surgeon's mate on Surprise.
(c) Keep his plants for him.
(d) Send a letter to Maturin's wife.

2. How does Aubrey feel about his new situation?
(a) Happy.
(b) Excited.
(c) Uncertain.
(d) Depressed.

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

4. What will be Surprise's first cruise with Aubrey as captain?
(a) To America.
(b) A shake-down cruise.
(c) A sail to South America.
(d) A trip around the Matterhorn.

5. What is a major thing that was talked about at the dinner?
(a) Hot-air balloons.
(b) Why Spain threw in with France.
(c) The French and the war.
(d) What a great ship Surprise was.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aubrey reticent at the gathering?

2. How does Maturin plan to use Surprise?

3. Why does Maturin walk to town?

4. What made Aubrey feel encouraged at the gathering?

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

(see the answer key)

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