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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the winds behaving by the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Calm.
(b) Shifty.
(c) Strong, steady wind.
(d) They are coming from all four directions.

2. From what town do many of the Surprise's old hands come?
(a) Shelmerston.
(b) New Haven.
(c) Derbytown.
(d) London.

3. Why does Franklin want to lighten her load?
(a) To be able to maneuver better.
(b) To be able to pick up more crew members.
(c) The main mast is damaged.
(d) To gain more speed.

4. Who had smuggled a woman aboard the Surprise a few months previous?
(a) One of the officers.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Martin.
(d) A midshipman.

5. How is the barometer reacting to conditions?
(a) Falling rapidly.
(b) Rising rapidly.
(c) Going up and down.
(d) Holding steady.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of plant does Maturin wish to obtain a stock for himself?

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

3. Where did the owner of Franklin plan to go when he left Europe?

4. What type of injury does West receive?

5. How has Franklin's crew weathered the volcanic eruption?

(see the answer key)

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