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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the winds behaving by the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Shifty.
(b) They are coming from all four directions.
(c) Calm.
(d) Strong, steady wind.

2. How has Franklin's crew weathered the volcanic eruption?
(a) Some injuries and a couple of deaths.
(b) Many deaths and severe injuries.
(c) The entire crew except the owner and four others are dead.
(d) They were far enough away to suffer little effects.

3. What does Maturin see Martin doing in sick bay?
(a) Treating a patient.
(b) Smoking coca leaves.
(c) Taking some pain killers.
(d) Mixing a dose of medicine.

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

5. Why does Hurtado decide not to participate in the rebellion?
(a) He thinks it is funded by intervening foreigners.
(b) He believes it will fail.
(c) He thinks Maturin is a liar.
(d) He has decided it is not the right time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the mule upon which Maturin travels out of Callao?

2. Why does Franklin want to lighten her load?

3. What has risen from the sea in the region where Surprise is sailing?

4. Why do most of the local men desire autonomy from Spain?

5. Why has Aubrey arrived?

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