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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 is the approximate date at the opening of the novel?
(a) 1813.
(b) 1820.
(c) 1833.
(d) 1811.

2. What is Aubrey doing as he is standing on the quarterdeck?
(a) Contemplating the previous weeks' events.
(b) Talking to Maturin about what they will do when they reach the West Indies.
(c) Talking to the officer accused of cheating.
(d) Watching a punishment of 20 lashes being carried out.

3. Who owns the vessel?
(a) The English naval department.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) The Dutch government.
(d) Maturin.

4. With whom does Aubrey confer in Aubrey's cabin?
(a) Jones.
(b) Oates.
(c) Pullings.
(d) Maturin.

5. What does Aubrey find below decks?
(a) A huge nest of rats.
(b) Clarissa.
(c) A dead crew member.
(d) A keg of contraband whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Maturin start having about Clarissa?

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

4. What does Aubrey host as the Surprise heads for its new assignment?

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

(see the answer key)

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