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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. What does Horner tell Aubrey?
(a) His wife is going to divoce him.
(b) Hollom is wants to stay with his wife on the island to protect her.
(c) His wife and Hollom will not be returning to the ship.
(d) He was jumped by some sailors and detained.

2. What do Maturin and Martin do after readying for their next assignment?
(a) Catch up on their sleep.
(b) Observe the local flora and fauna.
(c) Open a free clinic for a few days.
(d) Research local diseases.

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

4. What happens a few days after Mrs. Horner talks to Maturin?
(a) Her husband kills her.
(b) Her husband kills himself.
(c) She kills herself.
(d) She collapses.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin find when he arrives at Horner's cabin?

2. Who acts as First Lieutenant?

3. What does Maturin do with the blood from the crew?

4. About what is Aubrey anxious?

5. What is Higgins' skill that Maturin needs?

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