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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 note among the crew?
(a) Hostility.
(b) Despondency.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Much merriment and amusement.

2. What does Aubrey discover about his land holdings?
(a) They have dropped in value.
(b) They are being taxed at a higher rate than the year before.
(c) They have been realigned to the Duke's land borders.
(d) They have several opportunities for clergy.

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

4. What port do they depart at the opening of the story?
(a) Port au Prince.
(b) Port Jackson.
(c) Haifa.
(d) Luxumborg.

5. What vessel is closing on Surprise?
(a) The HMS Éclair.
(b) The HMS Java.
(c) The HMS Leopard.
(d) The HMS Shamrock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Aubrey's vessel headed now?

2. With whom does Aubrey confer in Aubrey's cabin?

3. Who performs the marriage ceremony between Oakes and Clarissa?

4. What does the scout report?

5. How does Aubrey occupy his time when not commanding the ship?

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