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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. In what is the crew of the Surprise to intervene?
(a) Some illegal rum and spice running.
(b) A minor civil war.
(c) The French blockade of the Straights of Gibraltar.
(d) Some slave trading.

2. What does the Éclair want with the Surprise?
(a) To search for stowaways.
(b) To deliver mail and new orders.
(c) To bring a new commander and take Aubrey to his new ship assignment.
(d) To deliver several new crew members.

3. Where is Aubrey's vessel headed now?
(a) Africa.
(b) The coast of France.
(c) England.
(d) The West Indies.

4. What do Aubrey and the scout seem to have?
(a) Similar ways of doing things.
(b) A barely-concealed animosity.
(c) A private understanding.
(d) A good friendship.

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 helps Aubrey get a good night's sleep?

2. What does Aubrey inspect with Tom?

3. What is Aubrey doing as he is standing on the quarterdeck?

4. Who insults Maturin one evening?

5. To what does the man admit?

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