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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 monumental task must Aubrey undertake?
(a) Preparing Surprise for a long voyage on short notice.
(b) Planning a promotion ceremony.
(c) Handing over command of Surprise.
(d) Planning raids on French enclaves in the Atlantic.

2. What does Aubrey do when Maturin tells him what the crew is discussing?
(a) Aubrey says they will never find Higgins by now and has Horner arrested.
(b) They search the ship for Higgins.
(c) They take Horner to the infirmary and arrest Higgins.
(d) Shrugs and says sometimes the crew has to solve things among themselves.

3. Who is Higgins?
(a) Maturin's nominal assistant.
(b) The cook.
(c) Aubrey's valet.
(d) The third mate.

4. How many previous names has Surprise had?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

5. What island does the Surprise sail past?
(a) Madeira.
(b) Madagascar.
(c) Bermuda.
(d) None; they are out in the open seas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Horner's position on board Surprise?

2. How long does Surprise sit on the mud bank?

3. What friend does Maturin encounter on shore?

4. Why is Nagel lashed?

5. When does a strange wailing begin?

(see the answer key)

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