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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 is nailed to the craft's stem in the boat that rescues Aubrey and Maturin?
(a) Human scrotums.
(b) Human bones.
(c) Human scalps.
(d) Human skulls.

2. What does Higgins continue to do?
(a) Refuses to treat women.
(b) Practices various forms of chicanery.
(c) Preaches his odd religion.
(d) Gives the crew alcohol.

3. 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.

4. Where are Aubrey and Maturin taken?
(a) To a British trading post.
(b) To a French fort.
(c) To a deserted island.
(d) To the women's island.

5. Who rescues Aubrey and Maturin?
(a) Some women on an outrigger.
(b) An American whaler.
(c) A British whaler.
(d) A French frigate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin tell Mrs. Horner?

2. What happens to Martin?

3. What request does Maturin make of Aubrey concerning his friend?

4. Where do the bank-notes come from that are loaded onto Surprise?

5. How does Aubrey get updated information about the ship he is chasing?

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