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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who good is Aubrey at predicting Franklin's movements?
(a) It is hit and miss.
(b) With seeming omniscience.
(c) He can't figure out what Franklin is doing at all.
(d) He is not trying to predict Franklin's movements.

2. Upon what type of navigation do the ships in this era rely?
(a) Celestial.
(b) Seat of the pants.
(c) GPS.
(d) Compass.

3. What does Aubrey note after examining Franklin's papers?
(a) It has been stolen.
(b) Legally it is a pirate ship.
(c) It is a passenger ship.
(d) It is a privateer.

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

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 color have the seas turned by the end of Chapter 1?

2. What type of work does Maturin do for the crown?

3. What does Reade do that slows down Surprise?

4. Why do Martin and Maturin go aboard the Franklin?

5. What does Aubrey think weather and sea conditions might mean?

(see the answer key)

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