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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the mission when Mr. Allen sailed with Colnett?
(a) Whaling-and-exploration voyage in the South Pacific.
(b) Mapping the North Pole region.
(c) Finding sunken treasure ships.
(d) Mapping the South Pole region.

2. Who recognizes Aubrey and Maturin on the ship the Surprise encounters?
(a) Some of the officers.
(b) No one.
(c) Several of the enlisted crew.
(d) The French captain.

3. What does Dundas suggest to Aubrey?
(a) To take on Mr. Allen as sailing master.
(b) To take on Mr. Allen as surgeon's assistant.
(c) To take on Mr. Fielding as sailing master.
(d) To retire.

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

5. To whom does Coleman become wholly devoted?
(a) Martin.
(b) Mrs. Horner.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Aubrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Wray?

2. What becomes evident as the days pass?

3. How were Maturin and Mrs. Fielding rumored to once be associated?

4. What does Wray constantly work to do?

5. How long does Surprise sit on the mud bank?

(see the answer key)

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