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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 does Aubrey do when Maturin goes overboard?
(a) Leaps in to save him.
(b) Nothing as he does not observe it happen.
(c) Throws some other things overboard to mark the spot.
(d) Sounds the man overboard pipes.

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

3. What island does the Surprise sail past?
(a) Madeira.
(b) Bermuda.
(c) Madagascar.
(d) None; they are out in the open seas.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Maturin observe trying to flirt with Mrs. Horner?

2. Who does not return to the ship after Aubrey orders Surprise to set sail?

3. To whom does Coleman become wholly devoted?

4. What does Maturin think the sound is?

5. What is Horner's position on board Surprise?

(see the answer key)

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