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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What do many of Franklin's crew do about Surprise?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Continue to physically fight the Surprise crew.
(c) Sabotage the salvage efforts.
(d) Volunteer to serve on Surprise.

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

5. What kind of plant does Maturin wish to obtain a stock for himself?
(a) Acai Berries.
(b) Hashish.
(c) Coca leaves.
(d) Eucalyptus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey note after examining Franklin's papers?

2. What does the British want to happen in South America?

3. What is wrong with most of Franklin's crew who aren't injured?

4. With what is Franklin armed?

5. What do the Franklin and Surprise exchange when close enough?

(see the answer key)

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