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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do they learn as the Surprise is about ready?
(a) The Norfolk is still in dry dock.
(b) Surprise is being recalled to the Mediterranean.
(c) The Norfolk has passed by.
(d) The Constitution has passed by.

2. What mission is Aubrey given?
(a) To return Mr. Wray to London.
(b) To wait in the West Indies for a new assignment.
(c) To capture or destroy the USS Norfolk.
(d) To dry dock Surprise for new cannons.

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

4. Whom does the crew consider a Jonah?
(a) Mowett.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Allen.
(d) Hollom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Diana request of Maturin?

2. From where is Padeen Coleman?

3. What does Wray constantly work to do?

4. Who is on the verge of death?

5. How does Surprise end up on a mud bank?

(see the answer key)

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