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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8, 9, and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Ives say about the USS Norfolk?
(a) It is stranded in Greenland.
(b) It is on a mission to enlist France's aid against the British.
(c) It is on a mission to destroy British whalers.
(d) It is prowling the waters of South America.

2. What does Aubrey think about Maturin?
(a) Maturin's broken arm should teach Maturin to stay off the decks in storms.
(b) Martin needs to trephine Maturin.
(c) Maturin will come out of it naturally.
(d) Maturin should take it easy for a few weeks.

3. Who is one of the crew members of the rescue vessel?
(a) Hollom.
(b) Bondon.
(c) Howart.
(d) Pullings.

4. What does Maturin do most of the time?
(a) Sleeps.
(b) Reads.
(c) Writes on bark that he strips off trees and using charcoal.
(d) Observing the island's plant and animal life.

5. What do Maturin and Martin find fascinating about Juan Fernandez Island?
(a) The flora and fauna.
(b) The geology of the island.
(c) A plant that has sedating properties.
(d) The immunity the natives seem to have to certain diseases.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is São Francisco mentioned?

2. From where are earwigs supposedly removed?

3. What becomes evident as the days pass?

4. When does Surprise meet up with Danaë?

5. How does this acquaintance help the Surprise?

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