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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 Martin accept from Maturin?
(a) A position as clergy.
(b) A few pounds to tide him over until he finds a new position.
(c) A position of shipboard chaplain.
(d) Being dropped at a missionary settlement near Cape Horn.

2. What are Aubrey and Maturin doing as they sail?
(a) Reading their letters from home.
(b) Playing whist.
(c) Discussing the war.
(d) Playing chess.

3. What is the approximate date at the opening of the novel?
(a) 1833.
(b) 1813.
(c) 1820.
(d) 1811.

4. With whom does Aubrey discuss the situation at Moahu?
(a) Mobilia.
(b) Kalahua.
(c) The Governor.
(d) Maturin.

5. Where is the Franklin?
(a) On her way to Lisbon.
(b) Headed to Port Jackson.
(c) On her way to Amsterdam.
(d) In the area of Moahu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owns the vessel?

2. For what will they use the harpooned creature?

3. What does Aubrey anticipate when he goes back to England?

4. What happens between Davidge and West?

5. What angers Aubrey about Padeen Coleman?

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