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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) Cousins.
(b) Acquaintances.
(c) Close friends.
(d) Brothers.

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

3. What position does Tom Pullings hold on the Surprise?
(a) Captain's stewart.
(b) Second mate.
(c) First lieutenant.
(d) Bosun.

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

5. What is Maturin's occupation?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Surgeon.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Ship captain.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where is Surprise bound?

4. In what position will the person in question #16 be on the Surprise?

5. For what position has Martin been educated?

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