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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. What kind of experience does the crew on the Surprise have?
(a) They are a mixture of new and experienced sailors.
(b) They are average sailors.
(c) Extensive.
(d) They are mostly new sailors.

2. From where do many of the crew come?
(a) Portugal.
(b) Shelmerston.
(c) Dorchester.
(d) London.

3. Upon what subject does Maturin and the man in question #33 disagree?
(a) Whether he should marry Maturin's sister.
(b) Whether medicine is an art or a science.
(c) Polictics concerning Ireland.
(d) Whether England has the right to impress sailors.

4. In what position will the person in question #16 be on the Surprise?
(a) Sailor.
(b) First mate.
(c) Purser.
(d) Cook.

5. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?
(a) How the waiter served them.
(b) Whether the wine is sour.
(c) A few pence being deducted from his account.
(d) The way the beef is cooked.

Short Answer Questions

1. What French warship is in the Pulo Prabang port?

2. Who does Maturin see as Surprise closes with the ship in question #32?

3. What is Aubrey's primary goal in captaining the Surprise?

4. How does Aubrey respond to Standish's request from question #44?

5. What relationship do Aubrey and Pullings have?

(see the answer key)

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