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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maturin find when he arrives at Horner's cabin?
(a) He is obviously poisoned.
(b) Horner seems fine.
(c) Higgins and Horner are in a fist fight.
(d) He is still alive.

2. Where is the captured vessel sent?
(a) Nowhere; Aubrey makes them follow Surprise.
(b) The nearest island for repairs.
(c) The prize courts.
(d) They are released with their crew.

3. What happens to Martin?
(a) He receives a vicious bite from an ape.
(b) He is challenged to a duel by one of the locals.
(c) He is bitten by a poisonous viper.
(d) He is recruited to preach at the local church.

4. How does Sir Ives feel about Aubrey's recent work?
(a) Believes Aubrey could have been more thorough.
(b) He has no opinion as he has just arrived and taken command.
(c) Heartily approves.
(d) Thinks Aubrey has been a little lax.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is closely acquainted with several powerful local families?

2. How does Surprise send mail home?

3. What is Aubrey in a hurry to do?

4. Where are Aubrey and Maturin taken?

5. What good news does Surprise receive?

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