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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What relationship do Aubrey and Pullings have?
(a) Rivals.
(b) Friends.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Brothers.

5. What reference by Maturin at dinner did Aubrey overhear?
(a) A reference about sailing the cape.
(b) A reference to marriage.
(c) To the Fuggers.
(d) To the Queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Surprise bound?

2. Why is the Surprise going to her destination port when she leaves in Chapter 2?

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

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

5. From where do many of the crew come?

(see the answer key)

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