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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 will happen if Oakes marries Clarissa?
(a) He will have to resign his commission.
(b) He will be a bigamist.
(c) There will be professional repercussions for Oakes.
(d) He will have to leave her at the first port call where there are English.

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

3. Who performs the marriage ceremony between Oakes and Clarissa?
(a) Maturin.
(b) The first mate who happens to also be a preacher.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Reverend Nathaniel Martin.

4. What is closed?
(a) Tahiti.
(b) Easter Island.
(c) Norfolk Island.
(d) The eastern African shore.

5. What is Maturin's position on board?
(a) The first mate.
(b) The steward.
(c) The cook.
(d) The ship's surgeon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens between Davidge and West?

2. What does Surprise cross at the opening to Chapter 3?

3. Who harpoons the creature?

4. What does Aubrey decide about Oakes and Clarissa?

5. What do Aubrey and the crew do every morning?

(see the answer key)

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