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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Aubrey contrive to cross the equator on Sunday?
(a) So they will not be in port until the next week.
(b) He does not contrive to do so; it just happens.
(c) So the crew will not party.
(d) It is considered good luck to do so.

3. What does Mrs. Horner claim about her husband?
(a) He is suicidal.
(b) He will kill her if he learns she is pregnant.
(c) He is having an affair with another wife on the ship.
(d) He has syphilis.

4. To whom does Coleman become wholly devoted?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Martin.
(d) Mrs. Horner.

5. What does Maturin tell Mrs. Horner?
(a) Her husband will always be impotent.
(b) Her husband is not ill physically.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) Coca leaves would work as a contraceptive.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Maturin bleed the entire crew?

2. What region does the Surprise pass through that is considered difficult?

3. Who acts as First Lieutenant?

4. When does Surprise meet up with Danaë?

5. Why is Aubrey in such a hurry after they leave the area of São Francisco?

(see the answer key)

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