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

2. What does Martin say he has been contemplating?
(a) Settling in the West Indies.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Leaving the Navy.
(d) Suicide.

3. How does Surprise end up on a mud bank?
(a) They are avoiding a large, fallen tree.
(b) They run aground intentionally when they discover a leak.
(c) It is unavoidable because it is low tide.
(d) The pilot runs her aground.

4. What happens when Horner is taken to sick berth?
(a) He goes into a coma.
(b) He confesses everything to Maturin.
(c) He dies.
(d) He recovers pretty rapidly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey do about the Danaë?

2. Where are Aubrey and Maturin taken?

3. Who acts as First Lieutenant?

4. What is Aubrey in a hurry to do?

5. To whom does Aubrey turn over Danaë to sail home?

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