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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 complicated.
(c) It is more exciting.
(d) It is simpler.

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

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

4. Who is Tom Pullings?
(a) The botswain's mate.
(b) The first mate.
(c) The second mate.
(d) The cook.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Aubrey's vessel headed now?

2. How does Aubrey find the Surprise?

3. What does Aubrey find below decks?

4. In what does Maturin become involved?

5. What is Maturin's position on board?

(see the answer key)

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