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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the assistant surgeon on the Surprise?
(a) Stewart Blaginton.
(b) Joseph Geller.
(c) Thomas Moss.
(d) Nathaniel Martin.

2. How does Aubrey feel about Standish's problem?
(a) Sympathetic.
(b) Angry.
(c) Irritated.
(d) He finds it humorous.

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

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

5. In what position will the person in question #16 be on the Surprise?
(a) Cook.
(b) Sailor.
(c) Purser.
(d) First mate.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what British government action are the sailors of the Surprise exempt?

2. Over what does Maturin quibble at the dinner?

3. What position does Tom Pullings hold on the Surprise?

4. From where do many of the crew come?

5. What kind of experience does the crew on the Surprise have?

(see the answer key)

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