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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who acts as First Lieutenant?
(a) Hollom.
(b) Pullings.
(c) Martin.
(d) Mowett.

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

3. From where are earwigs supposedly removed?
(a) The brains of crew members.
(b) The noses of crew members.
(c) The heart of crew members.
(d) The ears of crew members.

4. How long does Surprise sit on the mud bank?
(a) A week.
(b) Several hours.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Several days.

5. Padeen Coleman is proving himself to be ____________.
(a) Well-versed in medicine.
(b) Ignorant.
(c) Useful and reliable.
(d) Belligerent.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Surprise meet up with Danaë?

2. How are whales stripped of their blubber?

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

4. What does Aubrey learn about Danaë?

5. What is Aubrey in a hurry to do?

(see the answer key)

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