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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the British want to happen in South America?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Exclusive trade rights set up.
(c) Spanish colonies rebel.
(d) To annex some of South America as British colonies.

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

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

4. How has Franklin's crew weathered the volcanic eruption?
(a) The entire crew except the owner and four others are dead.
(b) Many deaths and severe injuries.
(c) They were far enough away to suffer little effects.
(d) Some injuries and a couple of deaths.

5. What kind of philosophy does the owner of the Franklin espouse?
(a) He has no philosophy of life.
(b) Man should exist in a state of anarchy.
(c) All men are equal and society should be classless and stateless.
(d) All nations should be ruled by a king or queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does Maturin want to travel?

2. What does Aubrey consider the owner of the Franklin to be on Surprise?

3. Who is the owner of Franklin?

4. What does Martin do that is noticeable to Maturin?

5. What does a shot from Franklin do to Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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