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

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

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

4. What island does Maturin hope to visit?
(a) Tahiti.
(b) Borneo.
(c) Wahila.
(d) Fuji.

5. Who is Clarissa Oakes?
(a) The daughter of the Egyptian consulate.
(b) A stowaway.
(c) Aubrey's sister-in-law.
(d) The wife of Maturin's cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who smuggles Clarissa on board?

2. What angers Aubrey about Padeen Coleman?

3. What helps Aubrey get a good night's sleep?

4. For what will they use the harpooned creature?

5. What is Aubrey doing as he is standing on the quarterdeck?

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