View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Aubrey recruit some dozen of the new sailors on the Surprise?
(a) The local bars.
(b) Other ships.
(c) A penal colony.
(d) An insane asylum.

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

3. What does Maturin realize Higgins has done?
(a) Given Mr. Horner something that would help him commit suicide.
(b) Given Martin something for the ape bite that is worse than the bite.
(c) Made the crew believe in voodoo.
(d) Tried to help Mrs. Horner have an abortion.

4. What does Maturin do with the blood from the crew?
(a) Throws it out.
(b) Uses it to create an antidote.
(c) Uses it to catch several large sharks.
(d) Uses it to trap mosquitoes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aubrey in a hurry to do?

2. Who is Midshipman Hollom?

3. What happens to Martin?

4. How were Maturin and Mrs. Fielding rumored to once be associated?

5. From where are earwigs supposedly removed?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 302 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample