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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Maturin fear being recognized by the owner of the Franklin?
(a) He owes the man money.
(b) It might compromise his mission.
(c) The owner knows Stepen is a drug addict.
(d) He had dealings with the man's sister.

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

4. How does Franklin compare to Surprise in size?
(a) It is larger and heavier.
(b) It is larger but lighter.
(c) It is smaller and lighter.
(d) It is smaller but very heavy due to its guns.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes over command of Franklin?

2. Who good is Aubrey at predicting Franklin's movements?

3. What type of injury does West receive?

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

5. What does Reade do that slows down Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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