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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of ship is the Surprise?
(a) A passenger ferry.
(b) A British man-of-war.
(c) A slaver.
(d) A merchant frigate.

2. In what condition is the pilot when Surprise is leaving?
(a) There is no pilot.
(b) Normal.
(c) Very ill.
(d) Drunk.

3. What does Mrs. Horner claim about her husband?
(a) He will kill her if he learns she is pregnant.
(b) He has syphilis.
(c) He is suicidal.
(d) He is having an affair with another wife on the ship.

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

5. What does Aubrey learn about Danaë?
(a) It is being sailed with a prize crew from the Norfolk.
(b) It has been captured by pirates.
(c) Its crew has mutinied.
(d) It has received new orders and will not assist Aubrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is São Francisco mentioned?

2. What happens a few days after Mrs. Horner talks to Maturin?

3. Why does Aubrey push the crew so hard?

4. Who commands Surprise?

5. What has the Surprise been doing prior to docking here?

(see the answer key)

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