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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) Very ill.
(b) Drunk.
(c) Normal.
(d) There is no pilot.

2. What happens a few days after Mrs. Horner talks to Maturin?
(a) Her husband kills himself.
(b) She collapses.
(c) Her husband kills her.
(d) She kills herself.

3. What does Hollom begin that is scandalous?
(a) A sexual affair with Mrs. Horner.
(b) Reading Tom Jones.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Reading a novel considered to be evil.

4. What happens to several of Aubrey's officers?
(a) They are promoted onto other ships.
(b) They are ill.
(c) They retire.
(d) They desert.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dundas suggest to Aubrey?

2. What does Mrs. Horner claim about her husband?

3. What information does Allen have about whales?

4. Of what does Maturin purchase a large quantity?

5. Why does Horner seek a consultation with Maturin?

(see the answer key)

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