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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. To whom does Aubrey give his word that there are no stowaways on board?
(a) The military police.
(b) The sheriff.
(c) The governor.
(d) The navy admiral stationed in Port Jackson.

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

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

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

5. What are Aubrey and Maturin doing as they sail?
(a) Playing whist.
(b) Reading their letters from home.
(c) Playing chess.
(d) Discussing the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why had Padeen been at a penal colony?

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

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

4. What angers Aubrey about Padeen Coleman?

5. What does the Éclair want with the Surprise?

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