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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 Franklin want to lighten her load?
(a) To gain more speed.
(b) To be able to maneuver better.
(c) The main mast is damaged.
(d) To be able to pick up more crew members.

2. What type of old injury does Reade show?
(a) He is missing an arm.
(b) He has a long scar from forehead to jawline.
(c) He is missing a leg.
(d) Two fingers on his right hand are gone.

3. What floats around Surprise in the ocean?
(a) Phosphoric acid.
(b) Porous rock from the meteorites.
(c) Dead sea creatures.
(d) Jelly fish by the thousands.

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

5. How does the crew feel about the conditions around Surprise?
(a) Curious.
(b) They have a general foreboding.
(c) Excited.
(d) Indifferent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Surprise chasing Franklin?

2. Why has West left the Royal Navy?

3. Who takes over command of Franklin?

4. What has risen from the sea in the region where Surprise is sailing?

5. For whom is Aubrey making sea observations?

(see the answer key)

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