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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Coleman become wholly devoted?
(a) Mrs. Horner.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Martin.
(d) Aubrey.

2. Where are Aubrey and Maturin taken?
(a) To a deserted island.
(b) To a British trading post.
(c) To a French fort.
(d) To the women's island.

3. Padeen Coleman is proving himself to be ____________.
(a) Belligerent.
(b) Well-versed in medicine.
(c) Ignorant.
(d) Useful and reliable.

4. What mission is Aubrey given?
(a) To wait in the West Indies for a new assignment.
(b) To dry dock Surprise for new cannons.
(c) To return Mr. Wray to London.
(d) To capture or destroy the USS Norfolk.

5. Why does Aubrey contrive to cross the equator on Sunday?
(a) So they will not be in port until the next week.
(b) So the crew will not party.
(c) It is considered good luck to do so.
(d) He does not contrive to do so; it just happens.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Aubrey believe they might perish?

2. What does Aubrey do when Maturin tells him what the crew is discussing?

3. Who recognizes Aubrey and Maturin on the ship the Surprise encounters?

4. What does Martin say he has been contemplating?

5. What does Wray constantly work to do?

(see the answer key)

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