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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. At what does Aubrey relentlessly practice the crew?
(a) Obeying orders instantly.
(b) Rigging the sails.
(c) Boarding and rowing the small boats.
(d) Firing the guns.

2. What is done to Surprise in Shelmerston?
(a) Refitting.
(b) Filled with cargo.
(c) Sunk.
(d) Painted.

3. How does Aubrey feel about the crew's ability to work together?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Pessimistic.
(c) Uncertain.
(d) Impressed.

4. What does Maturin spend too much time doing as he walks to town?
(a) Talking to people walking with him.
(b) Bird watching.
(c) Collecting plants.
(d) Eating lunch.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey feel about his new situation?

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

3. For what does Aubrey have a reputation which makes men want to work for him?

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

5. What other medical problem does Padeen develop?

(see the answer key)

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