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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 ship does Surprise spot shortly after it leaves England?
(a) A British battleship.
(b) A Spanish sloop.
(c) A British Merchant Marine.
(d) A French Privateer.

2. What position does Tom Pullings hold on the Surprise?
(a) First lieutenant.
(b) Second mate.
(c) Captain's stewart.
(d) Bosun.

3. Maturin thinks about his earlier life living in a country in Chapter 2. What is that country?
(a) Russia.
(b) France.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Portugal.

4. Where is Surprise bound?
(a) South America.
(b) Africa.
(c) America.
(d) New Zealand.

5. What is Aubrey's personal new orders?
(a) He must return to England and see the Queen.
(b) He is to take over the Leopard.
(c) There are no personal orders for Aubrey.
(d) To take command of Diane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the assistant surgeon on the Surprise?

2. What kind of trip did Sir Joseph have to meet the Surprise?

3. From where do many of the crew come?

4. In what does Maturin instruct Standish as the ship enters the first port?

5. Why was a former loblolly who Maturin knew arrested and transported?

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