View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin find when he arrives at Horner's cabin?
(a) Horner seems fine.
(b) Higgins and Horner are in a fist fight.
(c) He is still alive.
(d) He is obviously poisoned.

2. Who is Mr. Wray?
(a) A retired British lawyer.
(b) A French spy.
(c) A special ops undercover British agent.
(d) Maturin's oldest and best friend.

3. What information does Allen have about whales?
(a) Not much.
(b) About their behaviors, species and how much oil they produce.
(c) Mostly folk lore.
(d) None.

4. What friend does Maturin encounter on shore?
(a) Reverend Mr. Martin.
(b) None.
(c) Reverend Mr. Brierly.
(d) Reverend John Jells.

5. Who has Aubrey eyed in town as a possible romantic partner before he learns her identity?
(a) Mrs. Coleman.
(b) Mrs. Horner.
(c) Mrs. Martin.
(d) Mrs. Fielding.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does this acquaintance help the Surprise?

2. What island does the Surprise sail past?

3. What does Allen discuss at great length?

4. What is HMS Danaë carrying?

5. To whom does Coleman become wholly devoted?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 231 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample