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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom does Maturin work covertly?

2. Where is Surprise bound?

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

4. Who arrives close to departure of the Surprise to go with them?

5. Of what ingredient is laudanum primarily composed?

(see the answer key)

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