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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. Why is Martin considered bad luck?
(a) He has a peg leg.
(b) He is missing a hand.
(c) He is a parson.
(d) He is red haired.

2. What does the crew think Jonah will do?
(a) Hurt them through incompetence.
(b) Bring bad luck on the crew.
(c) Steal from them.
(d) Not perform his share of the work.

3. What do Maturin and Martin find fascinating about Juan Fernandez Island?
(a) The flora and fauna.
(b) The immunity the natives seem to have to certain diseases.
(c) A plant that has sedating properties.
(d) The geology of the island.

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

5. Why is Nagel lashed?
(a) He is insolent to Hollom.
(b) He is rude to one of the wives on board.
(c) He steals another crew's rations.
(d) He lies about his duty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey push the crew so hard?

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

3. What does Aubrey do about the Danaë?

4. Where are Aubrey and Maturin taken?

5. Of what does Maturin purchase a large quantity?

(see the answer key)

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