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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom is Aubrey making sea observations?
(a) Alexander von Humboldt.
(b) No one.
(c) John Newton.
(d) The Royal Navy.

2. Why does Aubrey promote two men from the forecastle in Chapter 1?
(a) He had to leave some crew ashore.
(b) They saved the ship.
(c) He likes both of the men.
(d) To replace losses.

3. What type of work does Maturin do for the crown?
(a) Merchant marine.
(b) Ambassador.
(c) Intelligence agent.
(d) Cartographer.

4. What does Reade do that slows down Surprise?
(a) Puts his foot through the main sail.
(b) Falls overboard.
(c) Cuts the main spar.
(d) Accidentally drops the anchor.

5. What does Franklin do to lighten her load?
(a) Throws out all the seamen's trunks.
(b) Cuts the rope to the spare anchor.
(c) Tosses two cannons over board.
(d) Pumps freshwater into the ocean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the worst situation on Franklin?

2. What does Dutourd act like on the Surprise?

3. What nationality is the Franklin?

4. Why does Franklin want to lighten her load?

5. In what did Martin show an interest after the woman left the ship?

(see the answer key)

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