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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Pullings on the Surprise?
(a) He is running from the law.
(b) He is the owner of Surprise.
(c) He wants to make a name for himself.
(d) He has no naval command of his own.

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

3. From where do many of the crew come?
(a) Shelmerston.
(b) London.
(c) Portugal.
(d) Dorchester.

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

5. What does Maturin say when Martin asks him about the laudanum?
(a) He wants to start his habit back up.
(b) He is using huge amounts.
(c) He overestimated its efficacy.
(d) He doesn't use it anymore.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state was Aubrey's finances when the Surprise was purchased by the owner?

2. For whom does Maturin work covertly?

3. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?

4. What nickname did the men call Aubrey?

5. What relationship do Aubrey and Pullings have?

(see the answer key)

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