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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. Hawthorne.
(b) Mr. Thomas.
(c) Mr. Greaves.
(d) Mr. Standish.

2. What country will the Surprise circumvent first?
(a) Spain.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Gibraltar.
(d) Scotland.

3. For what position has Martin been educated?
(a) Clergyman.
(b) Banker.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Politician.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was a former loblolly who Maturin knew arrested and transported?

2. Of what ingredient is laudanum primarily composed?

3. Where is Surprise bound?

4. What relationship do Aubrey and Pullings have?

5. How much laudanum does Maturin carry aboard?

(see the answer key)

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