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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was a former loblolly who Maturin knew arrested and transported?
(a) For attacking Maturin.
(b) For attacking the captain.
(c) For burning a ship.
(d) For stealing laudanum.

2. What reference by Maturin at dinner did Aubrey overhear?
(a) To the Fuggers.
(b) To the Queen.
(c) A reference about sailing the cape.
(d) A reference to marriage.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maturin's occupation?

2. What is Pullings marital status?

3. What does Maturin say when Martin asks him about the laudanum?

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

5. What nickname did the men call Aubrey?

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