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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. How does Aubrey get updated information about the ship he is chasing?
(a) He is unable to get any recent information.
(b) There are British whalers in the longboat.
(c) The natives describe a ship that could be the Constitution.
(d) A British man-o-war is patrolling the area.

2. What does Higgins continue to do?
(a) Practices various forms of chicanery.
(b) Gives the crew alcohol.
(c) Refuses to treat women.
(d) Preaches his odd religion.

3. Where is the captured vessel sent?
(a) Nowhere; Aubrey makes them follow Surprise.
(b) The prize courts.
(c) They are released with their crew.
(d) The nearest island for repairs.

4. Who is Higgins?
(a) The third mate.
(b) Maturin's nominal assistant.
(c) Aubrey's valet.
(d) The cook.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the older women want to do with Aubrey?

2. What happens to Martin?

3. What takes many days to traverse?

4. What do they learn as the Surprise is about ready?

5. What does Maturin find when he arrives at Horner's cabin?

(see the answer key)

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