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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what condition is the pilot when Surprise is leaving?
(a) Drunk.
(b) Normal.
(c) Very ill.
(d) There is no pilot.

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

3. How does Maturin relax?
(a) Running around the poop deck.
(b) Writing poetry.
(c) Taking laudanum.
(d) Climbing the rigging.

4. Who is on the verge of death?
(a) Mrs. Horner.
(b) Mr. Horner.
(c) Aubrey's son.
(d) Martin.

5. From where are earwigs supposedly removed?
(a) The heart of crew members.
(b) The noses of crew members.
(c) The ears of crew members.
(d) The brains of crew members.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maturin find Allen's conversation interesting?

2. What is the passageway down the river like?

3. What is Maturin's position on board the Surprise?

4. How does this acquaintance help the Surprise?

5. What good news does Surprise receive?

(see the answer key)

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