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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. In what country does Port Jackson lie?
(a) Australia.
(b) Mozambique.
(c) New Zealand.
(d) The Ottoman Empire.

2. What positions do Davidge and West hold on the Surprise?
(a) 2nd and 3rd mates.
(b) 2nd mate and steward.
(c) 1st and 3rd mates.
(d) 3rd mate and steward.

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

4. What does Aubrey think about life at sea compared to that on land?
(a) Being at sea he is his own boss.
(b) It is more exciting.
(c) It is more complicated.
(d) It is simpler.

5. To whom does Aubrey give his word that there are no stowaways on board?
(a) The sheriff.
(b) The military police.
(c) The navy admiral stationed in Port Jackson.
(d) The governor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What port do they depart at the opening of the story?

2. Who is Tom Pullings?

3. Who performs the marriage ceremony between Oakes and Clarissa?

4. How does narration characterize their mission?

5. Why had Padeen been at a penal colony?

(see the answer key)

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