View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Graham enjoy doing as a pastime?
(a) Searching for new organisms.
(b) Playing bridge.
(c) Playing whist.
(d) Cricket.

2. Why does Aubrey give chase to a galley ship they encounter?
(a) It matches treasure ship's description.
(b) It turned to run which made it suspicious.
(c) It is flying American colours.
(d) It is flying French colours.

3. What news from the Admiral heartens Aubrey?
(a) His father has recovered from a serious illness.
(b) The Surprise will soon be ready.
(c) He is being promoted.
(d) His wife has delivered twins.

4. What does Wray receive from Lesueur?
(a) A sword.
(b) Money.
(c) False intelligence.
(d) A dossier.

5. How do Dr. Maturin and Mr. Martin explore the waters off the side of the ship?
(a) They cannot because there are too many sharks.
(b) With a periscope.
(c) By pulling up barrels of water.
(d) In a diving bell.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is visibility in the squalls?

2. Of what religion are the majority of Mubara's inhabitants?

3. What does the wind bring to the ship?

4. How does Aubrey pay for the repairs on his ship?

5. What do Maturin and Graham think is not possible on Malta?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 241 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample