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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Surprise send mail home?
(a) With a Dutch freighter.
(b) With the Indiamen.
(c) With a British man-o-war they meet up with.
(d) With a private British schooner.

2. When does Surprise meet up with Danaë?
(a) Right after leaving the mouth of the river.
(b) Soon after Mrs. Horner becomes gravely ill.
(c) Just a day before they find the Norfolk.
(d) At the same time they spot the Norfolk.

3. Who is Midshipman Hollom?
(a) Mrs. Fielding's cousin.
(b) A sailor on board the Celebration.
(c) Mr. Fielding's brother-in-law.
(d) An aging midshipman unable to achieve promotion to Lieutenant.

4. Where is Surprise docking?
(a) Gibraltar.
(b) The West Indies.
(c) Near London.
(d) Boston.

5. What does Maturin locate on board Danaë?
(a) A large supply of coca leaves.
(b) A large supply of laudenum.
(c) An old friend.
(d) A secret compartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are whales stripped of their blubber?

2. Where does Aubrey recruit some dozen of the new sailors on the Surprise?

3. Who is on the verge of death?

4. How does this acquaintance help the Surprise?

5. How many previous names has Surprise had?

(see the answer key)

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