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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin discover when he goes to see Clarissa?
(a) She has been beaten.
(b) She has morningsickness.
(c) She is seasick.
(d) She has scurvy.

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

3. What does Surprise cross at the opening to Chapter 3?
(a) The Mediterrean Sea.
(b) The Glassy Sea.
(c) The equator.
(d) The Indian Ocean.

4. Why is Surprise put into tip-top shape?
(a) For arrival at their next port.
(b) For hosting a conference of several British ship commanders.
(c) For an inspection by the admiral of the 3rd fleet.
(d) For a celebration.

5. What does Martin accept from Maturin?
(a) Being dropped at a missionary settlement near Cape Horn.
(b) A position as clergy.
(c) A position of shipboard chaplain.
(d) A few pounds to tide him over until he finds a new position.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey react to his discovery?

2. What arises in Chapter 5?

3. What does Reade speak about as he is losing consciousness?

4. Where is the Franklin?

5. What does Aubrey do before breakfast?

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