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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Maturin and Aubrey's relationship?
(a) Brothers.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Acquaintances.
(d) Close friends.

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

3. For whom does Maturin work covertly?
(a) The Spanish.
(b) No one.
(c) The French.
(d) British intelligence.

4. What kind of sailor is Pullings?
(a) Poor.
(b) Average.
(c) Exceptional.
(d) Good but has made some mistakes.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?

3. How much laudanum does Maturin carry aboard?

4. Why is Pullings on the Surprise?

5. What is Maturin's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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