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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Aubrey make Martin do about the woman who was brought on board the ship?
(a) Perform a wedding ceremony between her and a crew member.
(b) Have Martin check her for diseases.
(c) Have Martin take her in one of the ship's long boats to shore.
(d) Take her into his cabin.

4. How have the crew members of the Franklin acquired skin lesions?
(a) Not enough Vitamin C.
(b) They don't have skin lesions.
(c) Stiff and salty clothing.
(d) Wearing pants made of sail canvas.

5. Where is Surprise chasing Franklin?
(a) In the Pacific Northwest.
(b) In the South Pacific.
(c) In the West Indies.
(d) Near Cape Horn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martin tell Maturin about birds?

2. What does Surprise's crew do about the two ships?

3. What type of injury does West receive?

4. Who takes over command of Franklin?

5. What is wrong with most of Franklin's crew who aren't injured?

(see the answer key)

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