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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arrives close to departure of the Surprise to go with them?
(a) Mr. Thomas.
(b) Mr. Standish.
(c) Mr. Hawthorne.
(d) Mr. Greaves.

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

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

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

5. What is Aubrey's primary goal in captaining the Surprise?
(a) Staying away from England.
(b) Reinstatement in the royal navy.
(c) Killing French sailors.
(d) Making money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what ingredient is laudanum primarily composed?

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

3. In what position will the person in question #16 be on the Surprise?

4. From where do many of the crew come?

5. What relationship do Aubrey and Pullings have?

(see the answer key)

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