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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Higgins' skill that Maturin needs?
(a) Herbal doctor.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Dentistry.
(d) Psychiatry.

2. What does Aubrey feel compelled to do concerning Hollom?
(a) Give him some money.
(b) Offer him a position aboard Surprise.
(c) Report to Admiral Stearns about Hollom's incompetence.
(d) Fight a duel for him.

3. With whom does Surprise rendezvous unexpectedly?
(a) The USS Constitution.
(b) The HMS Dagger.
(c) Several Indiamen.
(d) A French privateer.

4. Who is Midshipman Hollom?
(a) Mr. Fielding's brother-in-law.
(b) Mrs. Fielding's cousin.
(c) An aging midshipman unable to achieve promotion to Lieutenant.
(d) A sailor on board the Celebration.

5. Who is on the verge of death?
(a) Aubrey's son.
(b) Mrs. Horner.
(c) Mr. Horner.
(d) Martin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maturin's position on board the Surprise?

2. Who agrees to accept a lesser position on Surprise since he has no other options at the time?

3. What does Maturin learn about?

4. Where is Surprise to meet the HMS Danaë?

5. Where is Surprise docking?

(see the answer key)

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