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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) Sailor.
(b) Purser.
(c) Cook.
(d) First mate.

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

3. From what British government action are the sailors of the Surprise exempt?
(a) Being arrested for murder.
(b) Being sent to the army.
(c) Paying taxes.
(d) Impressment.

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

5. What is Pullings marital status?
(a) Divorce.
(b) Married.
(c) Single.
(d) Widower.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?

3. What is Maturin's occupation?

4. From where do many of the crew come?

5. What nickname did the men call Aubrey?

(see the answer key)

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