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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Surprise to meet the HMS Danaë?
(a) Near Boston.
(b) Near Newfoundland.
(c) Near Buenos Aires.
(d) Near Haiti.

2. Why is Martin considered bad luck?
(a) He is a parson.
(b) He is red haired.
(c) He is missing a hand.
(d) He has a peg leg.

3. Why does Horner seek a consultation with Maturin?
(a) To ask Maturin to care for his wife if something happens to him.
(b) To ask sexual advice.
(c) To talk about Hollom flirting with his wife.
(d) To cure his impotence.

4. What does the crew think Jonah will do?
(a) Not perform his share of the work.
(b) Steal from them.
(c) Bring bad luck on the crew.
(d) Hurt them through incompetence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has Aubrey eyed in town as a possible romantic partner before he learns her identity?

2. Who is Midshipman Hollom?

3. Who is Higgins?

4. How does Sir Ives feel about Aubrey's recent work?

5. How does Maturin relax?

(see the answer key)

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