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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. For what will they use the harpooned creature?
(a) To stuff as a trophy on the outer bulkhead.
(b) To sell at the next port for fresh fruit.
(c) A wedding dinner for Oakes and Clarissa.
(d) Bait to catch more fish.

2. What vessel is closing on Surprise?
(a) The HMS Java.
(b) The HMS Éclair.
(c) The HMS Leopard.
(d) The HMS Shamrock.

3. What is threatening British interests in the area where they are headed?
(a) German influence.
(b) Dutch influence.
(c) American influence.
(d) French influence.

4. What British interests or laws are being threatened?
(a) The rum import tariff.
(b) The monopoly on coffee.
(c) Fur-trading.
(d) The slave trade act of 1807.

5. What does Aubrey inspect with Tom?
(a) The cable tiers.
(b) The galley.
(c) The rigging.
(d) The ropes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Aubrey and the crew do every morning?

2. What does Aubrey note among the crew?

3. What does Aubrey order regarding pursuit?

4. What does Maturin continue to write about Clarissa?

5. Who owns the vessel?

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