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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How have the crew members of the Franklin acquired skin lesions?
(a) They don't have skin lesions.
(b) Stiff and salty clothing.
(c) Wearing pants made of sail canvas.
(d) Not enough Vitamin C.

3. What is the name of the woman who was hidden on the ship?
(a) Maria de la Guierrilo.
(b) Clarissa Harvil.
(c) Victoria Rawlings.
(d) Priscilla Newton.

4. What main part of Franklin do the carpenters have to replace?
(a) The mast.
(b) The forecastle.
(c) The rudder.
(d) The bow spars.

5. What does Maturin describe in his letter to his wife from Peru?
(a) Aubrey's illegitimate son.
(b) The local flora and fauna.
(c) The tensions involved in his mission.
(d) What he finds humorous about the Peruvians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the mule upon which Maturin travels out of Callao?

2. In what condition is Martin when Maturin checks on him later?

3. Why has West left the Royal Navy?

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

5. Who had smuggled a woman aboard the Surprise a few months previous?

(see the answer key)

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