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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Reade do that slows down Surprise?
(a) Puts his foot through the main sail.
(b) Cuts the main spar.
(c) Falls overboard.
(d) Accidentally drops the anchor.

2. What color have the seas turned by the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Almost black.
(b) Gray and white.
(c) Deep, reddish color.
(d) Intense aqua color.

3. How is the barometer reacting to conditions?
(a) Rising rapidly.
(b) Going up and down.
(c) Falling rapidly.
(d) Holding steady.

4. Why is the American from question #94 not guilty of treason?
(a) He has dual citizenship.
(b) He joined the crew before the outbreak of war.
(c) He has been rejected by the British military.
(d) He owns the ship.

5. What does Martin tell Maturin about birds?
(a) He thinks they should shoot any birds hanging around.
(b) He wants to save the birds who were injured in the volcano activity.
(c) He hates birds.
(d) He has no desire to see any new species of birds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Surprise's first lieutenant?

2. What does Maturin think about concerning his arrival in Peru?

3. Who is the owner of Franklin?

4. How does Dutourd feel when he is summoned by Aubrey?

5. What type of conversations did Martin have with the woman on board the ship?

(see the answer key)

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