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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 British interests or laws are being threatened?
(a) The slave trade act of 1807.
(b) The rum import tariff.
(c) The monopoly on coffee.
(d) Fur-trading.

2. What does the crew catch?
(a) A dolphin.
(b) A small grey whale.
(c) A great white shark.
(d) A swordfish.

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

4. What does Maturin start having about Clarissa?
(a) Premonitions.
(b) Misgivings.
(c) Concerns about her health.
(d) Erotic dreams.

5. What does Aubrey order regarding pursuit?
(a) To heave to.
(b) To turn around and ram it.
(c) To shoot a warning shot across the other ship's bow.
(d) To ignore it.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Aubrey give his word that there are no stowaways on board?

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

3. What does Aubrey note among the crew?

4. What is Maturin's position on board?

5. What do Aubrey and the scout seem to have?

(see the answer key)

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