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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. How does Aubrey find the Surprise?
(a) Everything but the crew quarters was acceptable.
(b) In excellent order.
(c) In total disarray.
(d) In fair order.

2. What happens between Davidge and West?
(a) A division.
(b) A discovery.
(c) An agreement to invest together in a farm when they return to England.
(d) Nothing.

3. What does Aubrey discover about his land holdings?
(a) They have been realigned to the Duke's land borders.
(b) They are being taxed at a higher rate than the year before.
(c) They have several opportunities for clergy.
(d) They have dropped in value.

4. What is the approximate date at the opening of the novel?
(a) 1813.
(b) 1833.
(c) 1820.
(d) 1811.

5. In what is the crew of the Surprise to intervene?
(a) Some illegal rum and spice running.
(b) The French blockade of the Straights of Gibraltar.
(c) Some slave trading.
(d) A minor civil war.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Aubrey confer in Aubrey's cabin?

2. How does narration characterize their mission?

3. Who does Aubrey send out to scout?

4. What class is the vessel?

5. Where has one of the patients that Maturin is examining been?

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