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

2. Why does Maturin find Allen's conversation interesting?
(a) He loves natural history.
(b) Maturin once was on a vessel captured by pirates.
(c) His father was a whaler.
(d) Maturin wonders about the claims about the Bermuda Triangle.

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

4. What happens to several of Aubrey's officers?
(a) They retire.
(b) They are promoted onto other ships.
(c) They desert.
(d) They are ill.

5. What was the mission when Mr. Allen sailed with Colnett?
(a) Whaling-and-exploration voyage in the South Pacific.
(b) Mapping the South Pole region.
(c) Finding sunken treasure ships.
(d) Mapping the North Pole region.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey do about the Danaë?

2. When does Maturin bleed the entire crew?

3. What is HMS Danaë carrying?

4. What does Aubrey learn about Danaë?

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

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