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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. Whom does the crew consider a Jonah?
(a) Allen.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Mowett.
(d) Hollom.

2. Why does Aubrey contrive to cross the equator on Sunday?
(a) So they will not be in port until the next week.
(b) He does not contrive to do so; it just happens.
(c) So the crew will not party.
(d) It is considered good luck to do so.

3. What joins Surprise as they are slipping through the islands?
(a) An Indiaman.
(b) A few native canoes.
(c) A French privateer.
(d) A longboat.

4. What has the Surprise been doing prior to docking here?
(a) Been in dry dock being refitted.
(b) Having a series of adventures in the Mediterranean.
(c) Capturing slavers in the West Indies.
(d) Returning the British diplomat to the United States.

5. What takes many days to traverse?
(a) The Southern Atlantic.
(b) Cape Horn.
(c) The Pacific rim.
(d) The Gulf of Mexico.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin realize Higgins has done?

2. Why does Horner seek a consultation with Maturin?

3. What does Dundas suggest to Aubrey?

4. What does Maturin think the sound is?

5. Where are Aubrey and Maturin taken?

(see the answer key)

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