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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of injury does West receive?
(a) A head injury.
(b) Smashed pelvis.
(c) Broken leg.
(d) Ash in his eyes.

2. Why has West left the Royal Navy?
(a) He has on temporary assignment with Surprise.
(b) He retired.
(c) He is disgraced.
(d) He wanted to work for himself.

3. How long does it take for West to recover from his injury?
(a) It is fine as soon as Maturin sets the bone.
(b) It will take months for his pelvis to heal.
(c) He dies from it.
(d) Washing the ash out with baking soda neutralized it immediately.

4. What is the ship (s) like that are nearby?
(a) Mostly merchant ships.
(b) Large and dangerous.
(c) Small communication ships.
(d) Mostly second class.

5. To whom does Maturin write a lengthy letter?
(a) His mother.
(b) Sir Joseph, his handler.
(c) His wife, Diana.
(d) His daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What condition seems to be covering Martin's skin?

2. What do many of Franklin's crew do about Surprise?

3. How does Franklin compare to Surprise in size?

4. What does Maturin do when his and Martin's relationship is almost hostile?

5. What do the various religious groups' men do when aboard ship?

(see the answer key)

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