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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of conversations did Martin have with the woman on board the ship?
(a) Lengthy conversations about intimate subjects.
(b) They talked about his family.
(c) They have conversations about science.
(d) He had no conversations with her.

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

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

4. What kind of philosophy does the owner of the Franklin espouse?
(a) All nations should be ruled by a king or queen.
(b) He has no philosophy of life.
(c) Man should exist in a state of anarchy.
(d) All men are equal and society should be classless and stateless.

5. In what did Martin show an interest after the woman left the ship?
(a) The psychology of men and women.
(b) Diagnosis and treatment of syphilis.
(c) Religion.
(d) Sexuality.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the barometer reacting to conditions?

2. What did the woman's presence on board do to the crew?

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

4. For whom is Aubrey making sea observations?

5. How does Franklin compare to Surprise in size?

(see the answer key)

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