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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. Why does the ship's mood improve over the next few days?
(a) The wailing ceases.
(b) Aubrey has ordered extra rations and a few fingers of whiskey for each crew member.
(c) The wailing seems to bring them good luck.
(d) Hollom and Horner are both gone.

2. Who rescues Aubrey and Maturin?
(a) Some women on an outrigger.
(b) A French frigate.
(c) An American whaler.
(d) A British whaler.

3. How does this acquaintance help the Surprise?
(a) It keeps the Surprise from being overly taxed.
(b) It gives the officers a decent place to stay.
(c) It helps Aubrey gain information.
(d) It speeds up the process of repairs.

4. Who is Hogg?
(a) The whaler's spektioneer.
(b) Aubrey's sounder.
(c) The cook.
(d) The new surgeon's assistant.

5. What happens when Horner is taken to sick berth?
(a) He dies.
(b) He recovers pretty rapidly.
(c) He goes into a coma.
(d) He confesses everything to Maturin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news comes to Maturin when he is trying to decide what to tell Aubrey?

2. What does Aubrey do when Maturin tells him what the crew is discussing?

3. When does Aubrey believe they might perish?

4. Why is São Francisco mentioned?

5. What do Maturin and Martin find fascinating about Juan Fernandez Island?

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