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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aubrey find Allen's conversation?
(a) Unbelievable.
(b) Boring.
(c) Vaguely useful.
(d) Sad.

2. Who is Higgins?
(a) Maturin's nominal assistant.
(b) The third mate.
(c) Aubrey's valet.
(d) The cook.

3. What do Maturin and Martin do after readying for their next assignment?
(a) Observe the local flora and fauna.
(b) Catch up on their sleep.
(c) Research local diseases.
(d) Open a free clinic for a few days.

4. What region does the Surprise pass through that is considered difficult?
(a) The Bermuda Triangle.
(b) The doldrums.
(c) The lee side of the West Indies islands.
(d) No area is any more difficult than any other area.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of ship is the Surprise?

2. About what is Aubrey anxious?

3. What is the passageway down the river like?

4. What good news does Surprise receive?

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

(see the answer key)

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