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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many previous names has Surprise had?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

2. What does Maturin do with the blood from the crew?
(a) Uses it to create an antidote.
(b) Uses it to catch several large sharks.
(c) Uses it to trap mosquitoes.
(d) Throws it out.

3. Who is Higgins?
(a) Maturin's nominal assistant.
(b) The cook.
(c) Aubrey's valet.
(d) The third mate.

4. What does Aubrey feel compelled to do concerning Hollom?
(a) Give him some money.
(b) Fight a duel for him.
(c) Offer him a position aboard Surprise.
(d) Report to Admiral Stearns about Hollom's incompetence.

5. When does Maturin bleed the entire crew?
(a) When one man seems to have the plague.
(b) When the ship enters the tropics.
(c) When one man comes down with typhus.
(d) When one of the wives comes down with malaria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does the crew consider a Jonah?

2. How are whales stripped of their blubber?

3. What does Allen discuss at great length?

4. What region does the Surprise pass through that is considered difficult?

5. What is HMS Danaë carrying?

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