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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. Where has one of the patients that Maturin is examining been?
(a) India.
(b) China.
(c) Norfolk Island.
(d) Tibet.

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

3. What does Aubrey realize?
(a) That the ship must not have been thoroughly checked for rats at the last port.
(b) That the contraband whiskey must have come aboard at the last port call.
(c) The dead crew member just signed on at the last port.
(d) That he has found the source of the crew's apparent high morale.

4. How does Aubrey react to his discovery?
(a) Indignant.
(b) Nonplussed.
(c) Confused.
(d) Angry.

5. What does Martin accept from Maturin?
(a) A position of shipboard chaplain.
(b) Being dropped at a missionary settlement near Cape Horn.
(c) A few pounds to tide him over until he finds a new position.
(d) A position as clergy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the scout report?

2. What vessel is closing on Surprise?

3. What will happen if Oakes marries Clarissa?

4. Who is Tom Pullings?

5. What color is the bolt of silk which Aubrey has?

(see the answer key)

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