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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. Why does Maturin find Allen's conversation interesting?
(a) Maturin once was on a vessel captured by pirates.
(b) He loves natural history.
(c) His father was a whaler.
(d) Maturin wonders about the claims about the Bermuda Triangle.

2. What has the Surprise been doing prior to docking here?
(a) Capturing slavers in the West Indies.
(b) Been in dry dock being refitted.
(c) Having a series of adventures in the Mediterranean.
(d) Returning the British diplomat to the United States.

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

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

5. What does Aubrey notice as Surprise sails South?
(a) Divisions in the crews.
(b) The crew is hiding something from Aubrey.
(c) The crew is getting along better than usual.
(d) The bilges are smelling particularly badly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What region does the Surprise pass through that is considered difficult?

2. Why is Martin considered bad luck?

3. What is Midshipman Hollom's situation on Gibraltar?

4. What is running low on the ship?

5. Where is Surprise to meet the HMS Danaë?

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