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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. What port do they depart at the opening of the story?
(a) Port Jackson.
(b) Port au Prince.
(c) Luxumborg.
(d) Haifa.

2. What is closed?
(a) The eastern African shore.
(b) Easter Island.
(c) Tahiti.
(d) Norfolk Island.

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

4. What is Aubrey doing as he is standing on the quarterdeck?
(a) Contemplating the previous weeks' events.
(b) Talking to Maturin about what they will do when they reach the West Indies.
(c) Talking to the officer accused of cheating.
(d) Watching a punishment of 20 lashes being carried out.

5. What does Aubrey anticipate when he goes back to England?
(a) Posting on a much larger vessel than the one he is currently on.
(b) Finding that his investments have soared.
(c) Learning if his father, who was critically ill, has died.
(d) The birth of his first son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin continue to write about Clarissa?

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

3. Who is Clarissa Oakes?

4. Where is Aubrey's vessel headed now?

5. What does Maturin start having about Clarissa?

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