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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Maturin think about concerning his arrival in Peru?
(a) He is indifferent about going to Peru.
(b) He anticipates arriving there.
(c) He is frightened about what might happen.
(d) He dreads going there.

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

4. How does Dutourd feel when he is summoned by Aubrey?
(a) Excited.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Pleased.
(d) Angry.

5. Who had smuggled a woman aboard the Surprise a few months previous?
(a) Martin.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) A midshipman.
(d) One of the officers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nationality is the Franklin?

2. What surprises Dutourd about Aubrey's review of his documents?

3. Upon what type of navigation do the ships in this era rely?

4. To where does Maturin want to travel?

5. What type of work does Maturin do for the crown?

(see the answer key)

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