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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin tell Mrs. Horner?
(a) Her husband is not ill physically.
(b) Her husband will always be impotent.
(c) Coca leaves would work as a contraceptive.
(d) She is pregnant.

2. What does Maturin realize Higgins has done?
(a) Given Martin something for the ape bite that is worse than the bite.
(b) Tried to help Mrs. Horner have an abortion.
(c) Made the crew believe in voodoo.
(d) Given Mr. Horner something that would help him commit suicide.

3. Who is closely acquainted with several powerful local families?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Allen.
(c) Hollom.
(d) Aubrey.

4. What do the crewmen of the Surprise urge the Whalers to do?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Let their children run freely.
(c) Let them dance with their wives at the music fests.
(d) Inappropriate things to amuse the Surprise's crew.

5. What does Surprise encounter and capture?
(a) An American whaler.
(b) A British whaler.
(c) A British Indiaman ship.
(d) A French whaler.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Maturin and Martin spend their days?

2. With whom does Surprise rendezvous unexpectedly?

3. What is Horner's position on board Surprise?

4. Where do the bank-notes come from that are loaded onto Surprise?

5. What does Aubrey do when Maturin goes overboard?

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