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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In what state was Aubrey's finances when the Surprise was purchased by the owner?
(a) He was very wealthy.
(b) Ruined.
(c) He is supported by his wife.
(d) He had typical resources for a naval captain.

4. Why did Martin take a position on the Surprise?
(a) To send his child to college.
(b) He is in trouble with the constable.
(c) To support his new wife.
(d) For adventure.

5. Where is Surprise bound?
(a) New Zealand.
(b) South America.
(c) America.
(d) Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Tom Pullings hold on the Surprise?

2. From what British government action are the sailors of the Surprise exempt?

3. What reference by Maturin at dinner did Aubrey overhear?

4. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?

5. What nickname did the men call Aubrey?

(see the answer key)

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