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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of work does Maturin do for the crown?
(a) Intelligence agent.
(b) Cartographer.
(c) Merchant marine.
(d) Ambassador.

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

3. What does Franklin do to lighten her load?
(a) Tosses two cannons over board.
(b) Throws out all the seamen's trunks.
(c) Pumps freshwater into the ocean.
(d) Cuts the rope to the spare anchor.

4. How is the barometer reacting to conditions?
(a) Holding steady.
(b) Going up and down.
(c) Falling rapidly.
(d) Rising rapidly.

5. Who is the owner of Franklin?
(a) DuPree.
(b) Naston.
(c) Ashlely.
(d) Dutourd.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a shot from Franklin do to Surprise?

2. Why does Aubrey promote two men from the forecastle in Chapter 1?

3. What nationality is the Franklin?

4. What injures some crew members at the end of Chapter 1?`

5. With what is Franklin armed?

(see the answer key)

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