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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Pullings marital status?
(a) Widower.
(b) Married.
(c) Single.
(d) Divorce.

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

5. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?
(a) Whether the wine is sour.
(b) A few pence being deducted from his account.
(c) The way the beef is cooked.
(d) How the waiter served them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the conversation mostly about during dinner ashore before the Surprise leaves?

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

3. Who arrives close to departure of the Surprise to go with them?

4. Who is the assistant surgeon on the Surprise?

5. Why is the Surprise going to her destination port when she leaves in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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