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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mr. Wray?
(a) A French spy.
(b) A retired British lawyer.
(c) Maturin's oldest and best friend.
(d) A special ops undercover British agent.

2. What information does Allen have about whales?
(a) Mostly folk lore.
(b) Not much.
(c) None.
(d) About their behaviors, species and how much oil they produce.

3. How does Surprise end up on a mud bank?
(a) It is unavoidable because it is low tide.
(b) The pilot runs her aground.
(c) They are avoiding a large, fallen tree.
(d) They run aground intentionally when they discover a leak.

4. What monumental task must Aubrey undertake?
(a) Handing over command of Surprise.
(b) Planning a promotion ceremony.
(c) Preparing Surprise for a long voyage on short notice.
(d) Planning raids on French enclaves in the Atlantic.

5. Of what does Maturin purchase a large quantity?
(a) Coca leaves.
(b) Aspirin bark.
(c) Laudenum.
(d) Vampire bats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who recognizes Aubrey and Maturin on the ship the Surprise encounters?

2. What does Aubrey do about the Danaë?

3. Who acts as First Lieutenant?

4. What happens to Martin?

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

(see the answer key)

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