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

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) Extensive.
(c) They are average sailors.
(d) They are mostly new sailors.

2. What nickname did the men call Aubrey?
(a) Lucky Jack.
(b) Fighting Aubrey.
(c) Audacious Aubrey.
(d) Iron Jack.

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

4. How much laudanum does Maturin carry aboard?
(a) One small bottle.
(b) One gallon.
(c) Five gallons.
(d) Ten bottles.

5. What kind of sailor is Pullings?
(a) Poor.
(b) Good but has made some mistakes.
(c) Average.
(d) Exceptional.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relationship do Aubrey and Pullings have?

2. For what position has Martin been educated?

3. From what British government action are the sailors of the Surprise exempt?

4. Where is Surprise bound?

5. What is Maturin's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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