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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What vessel are Aubrey and Maturin sailing?
(a) Leopold.
(b) Java.
(c) Shannon.
(d) Surprise.

2. In what does Maturin become involved?
(a) A dispute about medical treatment.
(b) An epidemic.
(c) A study of the local flora and fauna.
(d) A dispute of honor.

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

4. For what does the Surprise ready?
(a) An encounter with a hurricane.
(b) An encounter with the 2nd Naval Fleet under Admiral Leighton.
(c) An encounter with a French war brig.
(d) Its first at-sea inspection by the captain.

5. What angers Aubrey about Padeen Coleman?
(a) That he is aboard the vessel.
(b) That he chose to stay at their last port.
(c) That he brought liquor on board the ship.
(d) That he challenges Aubrey on a matter of seamanship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What class is the vessel?

2. How does narration characterize their mission?

3. How does Aubrey find the Surprise?

4. Who is Tom Pullings?

5. What is the approximate date at the opening of the novel?

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