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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 does Aubrey anticipate when he goes back to England?
(a) Finding that his investments have soared.
(b) Learning if his father, who was critically ill, has died.
(c) The birth of his first son.
(d) Posting on a much larger vessel than the one he is currently on.

2. Where has the other patient which Maturin is examining been?
(a) Machu Pichu.
(b) Easter Island.
(c) Galapagos.
(d) San Francisco.

3. What does the scout report?
(a) The Surprise cannot get close, but a boat can get within 100 yards of shore.
(b) There is a quarantine due to an outbreak of the plague.
(c) A safe landing is not possible.
(d) A safe landing is possible at low tide.

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

5. 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 simpler.
(d) It is more exciting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is causing contention among the ship's officers?

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

3. What are Aubrey and Maturin doing as they sail?

4. What class is the vessel?

5. Who is pursuing the Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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