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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. Whom does the crew consider a Jonah?
(a) Mowett.
(b) Allen.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Hollom.

2. What becomes evident as the days pass?
(a) Surprise is extensively damaged.
(b) Maturin is ready to retire and go home to Dianna.
(c) Aubrey's son is dying.
(d) Hollom has to be fired.

3. With whom does Surprise rendezvous unexpectedly?
(a) The HMS Dagger.
(b) The USS Constitution.
(c) A French privateer.
(d) Several Indiamen.

4. Why is São Francisco mentioned?
(a) It is where Mrs. Hosker is born.
(b) It is where the Surprise goes for repairs.
(c) It is where the USS Norfolk is last seen.
(d) It is where the USS Constitution is last seen.

5. In what condition is the pilot when Surprise is leaving?
(a) There is no pilot.
(b) Very ill.
(c) Normal.
(d) Drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Higgins begin to do?

2. What takes many days to traverse?

3. When does Surprise meet up with Danaë?

4. What does Aubrey notice as Surprise sails South?

5. To whom does Coleman become wholly devoted?

(see the answer key)

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