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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. Who does Aubrey send out to scout?
(a) Oakes.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Pullings.
(d) Bonden.

2. What is Aubrey doing as he is standing on the quarterdeck?
(a) Talking to the officer accused of cheating.
(b) Contemplating the previous weeks' events.
(c) Talking to Maturin about what they will do when they reach the West Indies.
(d) Watching a punishment of 20 lashes being carried out.

3. What do Maturin and Aubrey agree on about Clarissa?
(a) She is rather coarse.
(b) She is no great beauty.
(c) She is strikingly beautiful.
(d) She is rather quiet.

4. What color is the bolt of silk which Aubrey has?
(a) Pale blue.
(b) Scarlet.
(c) Yellow.
(d) White.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What port do they depart at the opening of the story?

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

3. What does the Éclair want with the Surprise?

4. What positions do Davidge and West hold on the Surprise?

5. Where is Aubrey's vessel headed now?

(see the answer key)

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