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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. Where does Surprise sail?
(a) Due North away from the equator.
(b) Due south, crossing the equator that same day.
(c) Due west almost on the equator.
(d) Due east.

2. What do they learn as the Surprise is about ready?
(a) The Norfolk is still in dry dock.
(b) The Norfolk has passed by.
(c) The Constitution has passed by.
(d) Surprise is being recalled to the Mediterranean.

3. Who acts as Second Lieutenant?
(a) Hollom.
(b) Allen.
(c) Mowett.
(d) Maturin.

4. What does Surprise do at Juan Fernandez Island?
(a) Just stops long enough to get water.
(b) Makes Higgins get off the boat.
(c) Nothing; just sails past it.
(d) Refits and resupplies.

5. When does Surprise meet up with Danaë?
(a) Right after leaving the mouth of the river.
(b) At the same time they spot the Norfolk.
(c) Just a day before they find the Norfolk.
(d) Soon after Mrs. Horner becomes gravely ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Surprise sit on the mud bank?

2. Where are Aubrey and Maturin taken?

3. What does Maturin do with the blood from the crew?

4. What does Maturin hear the crew discuss?

5. Why is São Francisco mentioned?

(see the answer key)

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