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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) A loose spar sail.
(b) A wave that fell on the deck.
(c) Cannon shot from Franklin.
(d) Peculiar mortar fire.

2. Why does Aubrey promote two men from the forecastle in Chapter 1?
(a) They saved the ship.
(b) He had to leave some crew ashore.
(c) To replace losses.
(d) He likes both of the men.

3. What did the woman's presence on board do to the crew?
(a) Did not affect the crew at all.
(b) Cause a lot of physical violence.
(c) Ruined morale.
(d) Made the crew fearful because woman are bad luck on ships.

4. What does Dutourd act like on the Surprise?
(a) Like Aubrey's esteemed guest.
(b) As if he has never been on a boat before.
(c) As if all his paperwork was in order.
(d) Like he is captain of the Surprise.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey do about Franklin?

2. What does Aubrey consider the owner of the Franklin to be on Surprise?

3. Why does Franklin want to lighten her load?

4. To where does Maturin want to travel?

5. To whom does Maturin write a lengthy letter?

(see the answer key)

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