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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8, 9, and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is nailed to the craft's stem in the boat that rescues Aubrey and Maturin?
(a) Human scrotums.
(b) Human scalps.
(c) Human skulls.
(d) Human bones.

2. Who commands Surprise?
(a) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(b) Captain Fielding.
(c) Captain Stephen Maturin.
(d) Captain Hollom.

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

4. Where do the bank-notes come from that are loaded onto Surprise?
(a) The Constitution.
(b) The Norfolk.
(c) The secret compartment.
(d) A pirate vessel.

5. What does Maturin do most of the time?
(a) Observing the island's plant and animal life.
(b) Reads.
(c) Sleeps.
(d) Writes on bark that he strips off trees and using charcoal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the crewmen of the Surprise urge the Whalers to do?

2. What makes the Americans believe the balance of power has shifted?

3. What does Allen discuss at great length?

4. What happens a few days after Mrs. Horner talks to Maturin?

5. Who is Honey?

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