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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 main part of Franklin do the carpenters have to replace?
(a) The forecastle.
(b) The mast.
(c) The rudder.
(d) The bow spars.

2. What does Surprise find out is the source of what was thought to be mortar fire?
(a) Firebombs from a volcano.
(b) A group of meteorites.
(c) Fireworks from an island.
(d) Cannon fire from a Spanish galleon.

3. What does Maturin do when when Martin comes to sick call?
(a) Has him arrested.
(b) Puts him to bed.
(c) Ignores him.
(d) Sends him to the galley for food.

4. Who takes over command of Franklin?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Norton.
(c) Grainger.
(d) West.

5. Why does Franklin want to lighten her load?
(a) To be able to pick up more crew members.
(b) To be able to maneuver better.
(c) To gain more speed.
(d) The main mast is damaged.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Dutourd about Aubrey's review of his documents?

2. What does Surprise's crew do about the two ships?

3. In what did Martin show an interest after the woman left the ship?

4. What does Maturin conclude about Martin?

5. What does Aubrey do with Alastor?

(see the answer key)

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