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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color have the seas turned by the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Intense aqua color.
(b) Almost black.
(c) Gray and white.
(d) Deep, reddish color.

3. What does Aubrey consider the owner of the Franklin to be on Surprise?
(a) Another sailor.
(b) A prisoner.
(c) An esteemed guest.
(d) A freeman.

4. To what position is Henry Vidal promoted?
(a) Second lieutenant.
(b) Acting lieutenant.
(c) Ship's mate.
(d) Ship's boatswain.

5. What is wrong with most of Franklin's crew who aren't injured?
(a) They are shell shocked.
(b) Nothing is wrong with them.
(c) They are drunk.
(d) They don't know how to sail a ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What floats around Surprise in the ocean?

2. What type of injury does West receive?

3. What does Franklin do to lighten her load?

4. Who is Surprise's first lieutenant?

5. Why does Maturin write the letter in question #59?

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