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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Surprise sail?
(a) Due east.
(b) Due west almost on the equator.
(c) Due south, crossing the equator that same day.
(d) Due North away from the equator.

2. Why does the ship's mood improve over the next few days?
(a) Hollom and Horner are both gone.
(b) The wailing seems to bring them good luck.
(c) The wailing ceases.
(d) Aubrey has ordered extra rations and a few fingers of whiskey for each crew member.

3. Where do the bank-notes come from that are loaded onto Surprise?
(a) The Norfolk.
(b) The secret compartment.
(c) A pirate vessel.
(d) The Constitution.

4. What does Maturin realize Higgins has done?
(a) Tried to help Mrs. Horner have an abortion.
(b) Given Martin something for the ape bite that is worse than the bite.
(c) Made the crew believe in voodoo.
(d) Given Mr. Horner something that would help him commit suicide.

5. What does the older women want to do with Aubrey?
(a) Use him for shark bait.
(b) Use him to get the younger women pregnant.
(c) Castrate him.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Aubrey believe they might perish?

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

3. What does Aubrey learn about Danaë?

4. What joins Surprise as they are slipping through the islands?

5. How do Maturin and Martin spend their days?

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