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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin do with the blood from the crew?
(a) Throws it out.
(b) Uses it to catch several large sharks.
(c) Uses it to create an antidote.
(d) Uses it to trap mosquitoes.

2. What is Horner's position on board Surprise?
(a) Gunner's mate.
(b) Second deck mate.
(c) Cook's mate.
(d) Lookout.

3. What is the passageway down the river like?
(a) Fast current and gentle bends.
(b) Tricky.
(c) A clear, deep channel.
(d) They do not have to go down the river.

4. What does Mrs. Horner ask of Maturin?
(a) For a way to prevent pregnancy.
(b) For some coca leaves.
(c) For a private consultation.
(d) For something to help her husband's impotency.

5. How does Maturin react to what he learns?
(a) He decides to adopt a couple of the shamen's techniques.
(b) He is intrigued by the psychological aspects of voodoo.
(c) He finds the effects of the coca leaf exhilerating and useful.
(d) He studies it to learn about rabies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is São Francisco mentioned?

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

3. Why is Nagel lashed?

4. Where is Surprise docking?

5. Who is on the verge of death?

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