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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Surprise's crew do about the two ships?
(a) Surprise's crew doesn't do anything to Franklin.
(b) Works to repair both of them.
(c) Salvages what is usable off Franklin for Surprise.
(d) Lashes the two ships together.

2. Why does Maturin write the letter in question #59?
(a) He uses them as a diary of sorts.
(b) It helps him think.
(c) He wants his concerns on record in case somenthing happens to him.
(d) So Martin's wife will write to him.

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

4. What injures some crew members at the end of Chapter 1?`
(a) A loose spar sail.
(b) A wave that fell on the deck.
(c) Cannon shot from Franklin.
(d) Peculiar mortar fire.

5. What do the Franklin and Surprise exchange when close enough?
(a) Gunfire.
(b) Food.
(c) Carpentry materials.
(d) Trade goods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Franklin do to lighten her load?

2. For whom is Aubrey making sea observations?

3. What did Aubrey make Martin do about the woman who was brought on board the ship?

4. How does Franklin compare to Surprise in size?

5. What does Dutourd act like on the Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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