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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. Who is the assistant surgeon on the Surprise?
(a) Joseph Geller.
(b) Stewart Blaginton.
(c) Thomas Moss.
(d) Nathaniel Martin.

2. What is Maturin and Aubrey's relationship?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Acquaintances.
(c) Close friends.
(d) Brothers.

3. For what position has Martin been educated?
(a) Banker.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Politician.
(d) Clergyman.

4. What country will the Surprise circumvent first?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Gibraltar.
(d) Spain.

5. How does Aubrey respond to Standish's request from question #44?
(a) Denies his request.
(b) Grants his request.
(c) Tells him he will think about it.
(d) Tells him he has to stay on the ship until the next port.

Short Answer Questions

1. What piece of land does the Surprise turn around after leaving the North Channel in Chapter 2?

2. When does Surprise catch the ship in question #32?

3. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?

4. How much laudanum does Maturin carry aboard?

5. Why did Martin take a position on the Surprise?

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